Criminal Justice

• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice

Program Description
Students will study fundamentals of law and procedures in adult criminal and juvenile areas, law enforcement, corrections and security. Classes include classroom study, critical thinking exercises, computer labs and field trips. Students may receive credit for one specialty internship as an elective in the program.

Career and Advancement Opportunities
Many students in the criminal justice program obtain criminal justice jobs either during college or upon graduation. These jobs range from police officers to correctional officers and security. The associate’s degree prepares students for further studies that will ultimately qualify them for jobs in the federal government and as state probation officers. Department of Labor projections indicate job opportunities will increase faster than average for all occupations. During term III, students may select specific courses to concentrate for law enforcement or for probation; parole; corrections or security

Special Requirements
Students are required to purchase textbooks. All Health, Wellness & Public Safety Division career and technical courses required for graduation must be taken for a traditional grade of A, B or C. For Health, Wellness & Public Safety courses offered only for credit/no credit, a grade of credit (CR) must be earned.

Contact Information
Program information is available from the program director, Kevin Daugherty at (505) 224-4201, or from Academic Advisement and Career Development at (505) 224-4321. Additional courses are available to enhance this program of study. Please contact the program chair or program director for information.