| Associate of Science Degree |
| Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, students will explore contemporary issues in policing, community relations, and criminal justice reform. The curriculum includes topics such as ethical decision-making, cultural competency, and the use of technology in law enforcement. With comprehensive support services and flexible learning options, the program is structured to accommodate diverse learning needs and career aspirations. The Modern Policing Degree is more than an educational pathway—it’s a commitment to creating a new generation of law enforcement professionals who are prepared to serve with integrity, empathy, and a deep understanding of the communities they protect. |
| Learning Outcome(s): – Identify and address issues related to cultural sensitivity, conflict resolution, hate crimes, prejudice, bias, and discrimination within the justice system. – Analyze the elements of various criminal offenses. – Explain fundamental US criminal procedures, principles, and Constitutional amendments. – Discuss the history and theories of the American justice system. – Analyze the relationship between law enforcement, courts, and corrections and how the American justice system operates. |
| AJ 100 | Introduction To Criminal Justice | 3 units |
| AJ 103 | Community and the Justice System | 3 units |
| AJ 104 | Criminal Law | 3 units |
| Choose 1: (Procedural Administration of Justice Courses) | 3 units |
| AJ 131 | Juvenile Justice | 3 units |
OR
| AJ 110 | Basic Criminal Investigation | 3 units |
OR
| AJ 102 | Criminal Procedures | 3 units |
OR
| AJ 101 | Criminal Evidence | 3 units |
| AJ 101 | Criminal Evidence | 3 units |
| ART 164 | Arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas | 3 units |
| CHDV 115 | Child, Family, and Community | 3 units |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 4 units |
| LS 145 | Legal Ethics | 3 units |
| PHIL 121 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 units |
| PSYC 120 | Social Psychology | 3 units |
| SOC 170 | Introduction to Justice Studies | 3 units |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 units |
| SPCH 131 | Intercultural Communication | 3 units |
| Choose 1: (English Composition) | 4 units |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 units |
OR
| ENGL C1000E | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 units |
OR
| ESL 110 | College Composition for Non-Native Speakers | 4 units |
| Choose 1: (Statistics) | 3-4 units |
| SOC 180 | Social Justice Statistics | 3 units |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 units |
| STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | 4 units |
| BUS 204 | Quantitative Business Analysis | 4 units |
| SOC 205 / PSYC 205 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 units |
Total units: 47 – 48