The associate of applied science degree criminal justice provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level employment in law enforcement, corrections, and related jobs.
Required Courses
CRIM 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice CRIM 1020 - Introduction to Corrections
CRIM 1120 - Communications & the CJ Professional
CRIM 1140 - Reporting Techniques for Criminal Justice CRIM 1861 - CoopEd Internship
CRIM 2000 - Criminal...
The Nebraska Law Enforcement program provides a special track for students at Nebraska's six community colleges who want to pursue a career in law enforcement. This degree includes criminal justice courses with common learning objectives identified by the colleges and the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center (NLETC) in Grand Island. As a result of the common learning objectives and courses, students will complete an abbreviated certification program...
A criminal justice degree is part of the Professional Peace Officer Education Program requirement for Minnesota Peace Officer licensing standards. All course work is certified by the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training and meets the Board‘s learning objectives. The degree applies for those interested in other areas of the justice system.
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The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree Criminal Justice is designed with a three-fold purpose: (1) to prepare graduates for entry level positions relevant to law enforcement, (2) to prepare students for upper division coursework at universities and colleges where a bachelor's degree is desired, and (3) to respond to the growing demand of law enforcement employees seeking to upgrade their skills and knowledge base for career advancement with...
Central Ohio Technical College offers a twoyear Associate of Applied Science degree Criminal Justice. Students will complete courses in general education, basic and technical courses.
Criminal Justice Option is designed forstudents who are interested in a career in criminal justice but do not seek to be a certified peace officer with authority to carry a firearm.
The Criminal Justice Wellness Option allows students who are undecided between Criminal...
The Law Enforcement Technology program at Central Ohio Technical College offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree Law Enforcement Technology. This plan allows students to receive a degree and complete the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) requirements simultaneously in a daytime or evening setting.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate competency requirements in entry-level positions as a certified law enforcement officer.
The Law Enforcement Technology program at Central Ohio Technical College offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree Law Enforcement Technology. This plan allows students to receive a degree and complete the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) requirements simultaneously in a daytime or evening setting.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate competency requirements in entry-level positions as a certified law enforcement officer.
First Year
First Semester
CJSA1322/CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJSA1312/CRIJ 1307 Crime in America
CJSA1317/CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System
CJLE 1506 Basic Peace Officer I
ENGL 1301 Composition I
KINE 1125 Physical Conditioning I
Second Semester
CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice
CJLE 1512 Basic Peace Officer II
ENGL ENGL 1302 or 2311
MATH MATH 1332, 1342 or higher level
KINE Physical Activity Course
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The Administration Justice curriculum is designed to provide a broad educational foundation which will prepare graduates for employment in
numerous criminal justice related occupations. For students already working in the criminal justice field, this curriculum will provide preparation for advancement in the profession. Note: The Associate in Applied Science degree does not take the place of attendance at a basic academy which most police, corrections...
The AA degree with Computer Science emphasis is for students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor's degree in computer science.
If you are not well prepared in high school math at least through a second year algebra course (following geometry), you should plan, with your advisor, a three-year program to prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university. The emphasis in the first year should...
If you are interested in becoming a licensed Peace Officer, this degree is for you. After meeting core POST (Police Officer Standards and Training) requirements for education, you will be able to attend the Center for Criminal Justice Law Enforcement in St. Paul, where you will take 21 career credits.
Upon completion of this AS degree at Century College, you are eligible to take a POST exam to become POST-certified, which will allow you to apply...
We seek to instill in students a deep understanding and appreciation of civic engagement and responsibility, and a thorough understand of the American system of justice and the role individuals play in it. We seek to prepare students to enter transfer institutions fully prepared to succeed in Administration Justice programs, or to succeed in the criminal justice workforce.
The program offers an AA in Administration Justice. The curriculum is designed...
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