This program prepares students for a career in the criminal justice system or private security services. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques of law enforcement agencies and private security services.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Describe and Discuss the Criminal Justice process from investigation through trial to appeal.
- Compare the three major components of the criminal justice system in the United States and summarize the major responsibilities of each.
- Describe the Constitutional Rights protected by the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and discuss how they relate/influence to the collection and use of evidence in a criminal investigation and proceeding.
| COURSE | UNITS | FACE-TO-FACE at FEC | ONLINE | PRE-REQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | ||||
| AJ 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | Spring 2025, Fall 2026 | ||
| AJ 101: Criminal Evidence | 3 | Spring 2025 | ||
| AJ 102: Criminal Procedures | 3 | Fall 2024, Fall 2025, Spring 2027 | Spring 2025 | |
| AJ 103: Community Relations | 3 | |||
| AJ 104: Criminal Law | 3 | Fall 2025, Spring 2027 | ||
| AJ 106: Police Ethics | 3 | Fall 2024 | ||
| AJ 180 Criminology | 3 | Spring 2026, Fall 2027 | Spring 2025 | |
| Electives (Select 12 units) | ||||
| AJ 153: Issues in Homeland Security | 3 | Spring 2025 | ||
| FIRE 131: Emergency Preparedness | 3 | |||
| AJ 141: Enforcement Psychology | 3 | |||
| AJ 131: Juvenile Justice | 3 | Spring 2026, Fall 2027 | ||
| SOC 110: Social Problems | 3 | Fall 2024 | Spring 2025 | |
| AJ 65: Preparation for Law Enforcement | 3 | |||
| AJ 97: Topics in Administration of Justice | 0.5-20.0 | |||
| AJ 197: Topics In Administration Of Justice | 0.5-6.0 | |||
| Total Units 33 | ||||
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