MCCCD Program Description

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice

Major: 8144
Effective Term: 2021 Fall
Award Type: AA

CIP Code: 43.0104

Program Availability: CG EM GC GW MC PC PV RS SC SM
Instructional Council: Administration of Justice Studies (01)
Total Credits: 60-64
GPA: 2.0

SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
21-1092.00 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
23-1012.00 Judicial Law Clerks
33-1012.00 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
33-3011.00 First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
33-3012.00 Correctional Officers and Jailers
33-3021.00 Detectives and Criminal Investigators
33-3021.01 Police Detectives
33-3021.02 Police Identification and Records Officers
33-3021.03 Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
33-3051.04 Customs and Border Protection Officers
33-3021.06 Intelligence Analysts
33-3051.00 Police and Sheriff`s Patrol Officers
33-3051.01 Police Patrol Officers
33-3052.00 Transit and Railroad Police
33-9032.00 Security Guards
43-5031.00 Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers

Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as:
15-2041.00 Statisticians
23-1011.00 Lawyers
23-1023.00 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
25-1111.00 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Criminal Justice provides students with the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to earn a bachelor`s degree in Criminal Justice and pursue a graduate degree in a related field. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue advancement in several fields including local and federal law enforcement, the courts, corrections, security, and investigations. With a graduate degree, students may pursue employment in several areas including criminal justice professors, lawyers, judges, and statisticians. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Administration of Justice Studies as well as six related Certificates of Completion (CCLs) are available.

Program Learning Outcomes
1. Apply fundamental criminal justice principles to situations related to the criminal justice system. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, PAD100) 2. Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, ENG215, ENG216, ENG217, HRM160, MAT206, PAD100, PSY101, REC120, SOC101, SWU171, [C], [CS], [FYC], [G], [H], [HU], [L], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ], (COM), (CRE)) 3. Apply foundational principles in criminal justice ethics to analyze real life and hypothetical decision-making situations. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, MAT206, PAD100, PSY101, SOC101, SWU171, [CS], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Communicate in the language common to the criminal justice system. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, ENG215, ENG216, ENG217, PAD100, [FYC], (COM), (CRE)) 5. Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, MAT206, PAD100, [CS], [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ], (COM), (CRE)) 6. Demonstrate techniques and skills for developing and maintaining a collaborative and inclusive environment. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, HRM160, PAD100, PSY101, REC120, SOC101, SWU171, [C], [G], [H], [HU], [SB], (COM)) 7. Synthesize multiple sources of information to support decision making. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, ENG215, ENG216, ENG217, MAT206, PAD100, PSY101, SOC101, SWU171, [C], [CS], [FYC], [G], [H], [MA], [SG], [SQ], (COM), (CRE))

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.

Admission Criteria
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Program Prerequisites
None

Program Prerequisites
	Credits:

Required Courses
AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice 3			Credits: 6

Restricted Electives
Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). Transfer Plan 1: Arizona State University (College of Public Service and Community Solutions), Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science Credits: 27 AJS113 Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices 3 AJS230 The Police Function 3 AJS240 The Correction Function 3 Select two of the following courses: AJS109 Substantive Criminal Law 3 AJS212 Juvenile Justice Procedures 3 AJS270 Community Relations 3 REC120 Leisure and the Quality of Life 3 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) OR SOC101 Introduction to Sociology (3) 3 SWU171 Introduction to Social Welfare 3 Criminal Justice Elective - 3 credits: Select one course (3 credit hours) that transfers to ASU as a 200-level course with a CRJ prefix. You may select specific courses from the Course Equivalency Guide that satisfy these criteria. Determination is made based on the semester and year the course is taken. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Transfer Plan 2: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Justice Studies, Bachelor of Arts Credits: 3-23 ENG215 Strategies of Academic Writing (3) OR ENG216 Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (3) OR ENG217 Personal and Exploratory Writing (3) 3 Foreign Language Credits: 0-20 Completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrating proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. ARB+++ Any ARB Arabic course(s) ASL+++ Any ASL American Sign Language course(s) CHI+++ Any CHI Chinese course(s) FRE+++ Any FRE French course(s) GER+++ Any GER German course(s) ITA+++ Any ITA Italian course(s) JPN+++ Any JPN Japanese course(s) SPA+++ Any SPA Spanish course(s) Transfer Plan 3: Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Justice Studies, Bachelor of Science Credits: 14-28 ENG215 Strategies of Academic Writing (3) OR ENG216 Persuasive Writing on Public Issues (3) OR ENG217 Personal and Exploratory Writing (3) 3 Lower Division Electives - Credits: 11-25 Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Transfer Plan 4: Arizona State University (College of Public Service and Community Solutions), Public Service and Public Policy (Criminology), Bachelor of Science Credits: 21 AJS113 Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices 3 ENG216 Persuasive Writing on Public Issues 3 MAT206 Elements of Statistics 3 PAD100 21st Century Public Policy and Service 3 Public Programs Elective Requirement - Credits: 3 Complete a course that transfers to ASU with the following prefix: CRJ, HST, PAF, POS, SOC, SOS, or SWU (according to the CEG for the term taken). Cannot be met with PAD100 (ASU: PAF 100), PAD200 (ASU: PAF 201), POS110 (ASU: POS 110), or SOC101 (ASU: SOC 101). Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement - Credits: 6 Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks below. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Interdisciplinary Requirement Track One: AJS109 Substantive Criminal Law 3 AJS212 Juvenile Justice Procedures 3 AJS270 Community Relations 3 Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Two: HRM160 Tourism Principles and Practices 3 REC120 Leisure and the Quality of Life 3 Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Three: SWU171 Introduction to Social Welfare 3 Transfer Plan 5: Northern Arizona University, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science Credits: 9 AJS225 Criminology 3 Criminology and Criminal Justice Major Elective - Credits: 6 Select six credits of AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.			Credits: 3-28

Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC)
AGEC-A			Credits: 29-38
A single course with an [HU], [SB], [L], or [SG]/[SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s).


First-Year Composition [FYC]			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. May be met by specific Transfer Plan option selections

Mathematics [MA]			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher level course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6

Humanities, Arts and Design [HU]			Credits: 3
Met by AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice 3 AND Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. Recommend selecting a course that satisfies the Global [G] or Historical [H] awareness area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB]			Credits: 3
Met by AJS101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 AND Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. May be met by specific Transfer Plan option selections. Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 Victimology and Crisis Management

Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ]			Credits: 8
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). 8 Recommended: FOR105 Forensic Science: Physical Evidence 4 FOR106 Forensic Science: Biological Evidence 4

Awareness Areas			Credits: 0-6
These requirements may be shared with Core Requirements.

MCCCD Additional Requirements

Oral Communication (COM)			Credits: 0-3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 May be met by specific Transfer Plan option selections

General Electives
	Credits:
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 23, 2021

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.

Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS]			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area. May be met by specific Transfer Plan option selections

Cultural Diversity in the US [C]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation. Recommended: AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 Victimology and Crisis Management 3

Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G]			Credits: 0-3
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation.

MCCCD Additional Requirements			Credits: 0-6
Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible.

Critical Reading (CRE)			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3

Subject Options			Credits: