Degree Program

 

Criminal Justice - A. A. S. or A. G. S.

 

CCCOnline offers a range of courses that provide a general introduction to theory and practice in this discipline, and may lead to a more extensive exposure within the specified applications in selected areas. Students may enroll in these courses to meet the requirements for various certificate and degree programs at the various Colorado community colleges. Please check with your home college for degree and certificate details.

 

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree can be designed for students seeking careers in corrections or law enforcement. Degree and certificate offerings are different at each home college. Always check with your home college advising office to discuss your educational needs.

 

The Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) Degree, with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, can be designed to prepare the student to enter Metropolitan State College of Denver at the junior level in a bachelor degree program. Students should consult with a home college advisor to review the transfer articulation agreements and to determine which general education and criminal justice courses should be selected to meet the degree requirements of the four-year institution.

 

Approved Program Requirements - 27 Credit Hours
Course #	Course Name	Credits
CRJ 110	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CRJ 111	Substantive Criminal Justice	3
CRJ 112	Procedural Criminal Justice	3
CRJ 125	Law Enforcement Operations	3
CRJ 135	Judicial Function	3
CRJ 145	Correctional Process	3
CRJ 210	Constitutional Law	3
CRJ 220	Human Relations and Social Conflict	3
CRJ 230	Criminology	3
Total CRJ Hours Required		27
General Ed. Requirements - 36 Credit Hours
Course #	Course Name	Credits
ENG 121	English Composition I	3
ENG 122	English Composition II	3
SPE 125	Interpersonal Communication	3
HUM___	Humanities (3 courses from 2 disciplines)	9
MAT___	Math 121 or above	4
PED___	Physical Education (See advisor for more information)	2
SOC___	Social & Behavioral Science (3 courses from 2 disciplines)	9
SCI___	Natural/Physical/Biological Science (1 course from any discipline)	4
Total General Ed. Hours Required		37
Total CRJ Hours Required		27
Total Hours Required		64

A grade of "C" or better is required in each course.