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Major: 8141
Catalog Year: 2024-2025
Effective Term: 2024 Fall
Last Admit Term: 9999
Award Type: AACIP Code: 22.0000 |
Program Availability: CG EM GC MC PC PV RS SC SM
Field of Interest: Behavioral Science and Human Services
Instructional Council: Administration of Justice Studies, Political ScienceTotal Credits: 60-64 GPA: 2.00 |
SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
11-1031.00 Legislators 23-1022.00 Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators 11-9199.02 Compliance Managers 13-1041.07 Regulatory Affairs Specialists 23-2093.00 Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers 13-1071.00 Human Resources Specialists 13-1075.00 Labor Relations Specialists 13-2053.00 Insurance Underwriters 27-3031.00 Public Relations Specialists 11-9151.00 Social and Community Service Managers 13-1031.02 Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 13-1031.01 Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance 21-1092.00 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as: 23-1011.00 Lawyers 23-1012.00 Judicial Law Clerks 23-1023.00 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates 23-1021.00 Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 25-1112.00 Law Teachers, Postsecondary 11-9033.00 Education Administrators, Postsecondary |
Program Learning Outcomes | |||
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1. Use critical analysis and creative thinking to develop solutions. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, GBS205, PAD100, PAR102, PAR112, POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210, POS223, POS285, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, LAS204, LAS212, LAS214, PAR103, PAR106, PAR114, [FYC], [L], [MA], [CS], [HU], [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE))
2. Formulate and defend arguments. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, GBS205, PAD100, PAR102, PAR112, POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210, POS223, POS285, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, PAR103, PAR106, PAR114, [FYC], [L], [MA], [HU], (COM), (CRE)) 3. Critically analyze complex textual material. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, GBS205, LAS109, PAD100, PAR102, PAR112, POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210, POS223, POS285, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, LAS110, LAS211, LAS212, PAR101, PAR103, PAR106, PAR114, [FYC], [L], [HU], (CRE)) 4. Communicate complex ideas clearly with a purpose appropriate to the context or audience in written and oral forms. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, GBS205, PAD100, PAR101, PAR102, PAR112, POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210, POS223, POS285, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, LAS110, PAR103, PAR106, PAR114, [FYC], [L], [MA], [CS], [HU], [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE)) 5. Demonstrate empathetic and active listening skills. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, GBS205, PAD100, PAR102, PAR112, POS285, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, PAR103, PAR114, (COM)) 6. Demonstrate information literacy by identifying a research need and accessing and critically evaluating information for the appropriate context. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, GBS205, PAD100, PAR101, PAR102, PAR112, POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210, POS223, POS285, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, LAS211, PAR103, PAR106, PAR114, [FYC], [L], [CS], [HU], [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE)) 7. Synthesize multiple sources of information to achieve an objective within a given context. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, GBS205, LAS109, PAD100, PAR101, PAR102, PAR112, POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210, POS223, POS285, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, LAS110, LAS211, PAR103, PAR106, PAR114, [FYC], [L], [MA], [CS], [HU], [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE)) 8. Apply professional guidelines for the ethical promotion of justice in the legal system. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, GBS205, PAD100, PAR101, PAR102, PAR112, POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210, POS223, POS285, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, PAR103, PAR106, PAR114) 9. Explain the role of law in a free society. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, GBS205, PAD100, PAR101, PAR102, PAR112, POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210, POS223, POS285, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, LAS101, PAR103, PAR106, PAR114) 10. Demonstrate techniques and skills for developing and maintaining a collaborative environment with diverse internal and external agents. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, PAD100, POS285, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, (COM)) 11. Compare and contrast the US legal system with other legal systems. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, GBS205, PAD100, PAR101, PAR102, PAR112, POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210, POS223, POS285, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, LAS101, PAR103, PAR106, PAR114) 12. Apply legal concepts, doctrines, and theories appropriate to a given context. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, GBS205, LAS109, PAR102, PAR112, POS110, POS210, POS223, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, LAS110, LAS204, LAS211, LAS212, LAS214, PAR103, PAR106, PAR114) 13. Utilize appropriate technology to accomplish objectives relevant to the context. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS201, AJS210, AJS212, AJS230, AJS260, GBS205, PAD100, PAR101, PAR102, PAR112, POS110, POS120, POS140, POS210, POS223, POS285, AJS225, AJS240, AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258, LAS110, PAR103, PAR106, PAR114, [FYC], [L], [MA], [CS], [HU], [SQ], [SG], (COM), (CRE)) 14. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103) |
Program Notes | |||
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. |
Admission Criteria | |||
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Program Prerequisites | |||
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None |
Program Prerequisites | |||
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Credits: |
Required Courses | |||
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FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR | Credits: 13-35 |
Restricted Electives | |||
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Students should complete 3-6 credits from one or more of the categories below that best align with their academic and professional goals. | Credits: 3-6 |
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) | |||
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AGEC-A | Credits: 29-32 | ||
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. |
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 3 | |||
Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-6 | ||
+ MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR
+ MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR + MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) OR Higher course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area 3-6 | |||
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 3 | ||
Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area 3
BPC110 Computer Usage and Applications or CIS105 Survey of Computer Information Systems required for students taking certain LAS and PAR course options. | |||
Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 6 | ||
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area 6
Recommend AJS123 Ethics and the Administration of Justice. | |||
Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 0 | ||
Met by POS110 in Required Courses AND
POS120, POS140, POS210, OR POS285 in Required Courses. | |||
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 Recommend FOR105 Forensic Science: Physical Evidence and FOR106 Forensic Science: Biological Evidence. | |||
Subject Options | Credits: | ||
Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-6 | ||
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | |||
Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | ||
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation 0-3
May be met by AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 or POS223 in Required Courses or Restricted Electives. | |||
Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | ||
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation 0-3
May be met by POS120 OR POS140 in Required Courses. | |||
MCCCD Additional Requirements |
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MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | ||
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | |||
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 Recommend COM225. | |||
Critical Reading (CRE) | Credits: 0-3 | ||
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3 | |||
General Electives | |||
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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 a 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: June 28, 2022 |