Student Pathway 2021−2022 Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Option Associate in Science Degree
Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Option Associate in Science Degree
The Criminology Program is designed for those students interested in the academy, employment and/or further education in all aspects of the criminal justice system criminology, law enforcement, the courts, corrections, probation and parole, juvenile procedures, and private and industrial security. Some courses are offered as recommended electives. Students enrolling in Criminology courses with employment within the criminal justice system in mind should be aware that any person with a felony conviction, a cluster of driving violations, serious drug abuse, a bad credit rating, or found to be of “bad character” will not be eligible for criminal justice system employment.
Program Contact: Garry Elliott | Program Counselor: Ralph Munoz
This map is meant to be used as a tool in discussions with your counselor towards creation of your personalized Student Education Plan (SEP)
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology 1 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 | Major Core-List A |
| Criminology- List A Course | *Choose ONE class from List A on the major sheet | 3 | Major Core-List A |
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CCC General Education – Area DI & Competence Requirement |
| Mathematics 103 | Intermediate Algebra | 5 | CCC General Education – Area DII & Competence Requirement |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology 6 | Criminal Law | 3 | Major Core-List A |
| Criminology- List A Course | *Choose ONE class from List A on the major sheet | 3 | Major Core-List A |
| Criminology- List A Course | *Choose ONE class from List A on the major sheet | 3 | Major Core-List A |
| Psychology 2 | General Psychology | 3 | CCC General Education – Area B |
| Communication 1 or Communication 2 |
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
3 | CCC General Education -Area G |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology- List A Course | *Choose ONE class from List A on the major sheet | 3 | Major Core-List A |
| Criminology- List A Course | *Choose ONE class from List A on the major sheet | 3 | Major Core-List A |
| Criminology- List A Course | *Choose ONE class from List A on the major sheet | 3 | Major Core-List A |
| Information Systems 15 | Computer Concepts | 3 | CCC General Education – Digital Technology Literacy |
| CCC General Education – Area A | Natural Sciences | 3 | CCC General Education – Area A |
| PE/Dance | - | 1 | Select 1 course from CCC General Education -Area E1 |
| Semester Units: 16 | |||
Semester 4
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology- List A Course | *Choose ONE class from List A on the major sheet | 3 | Major Core-List A |
| Criminology- List A or B | *Choose ONE class from List A or B on the major sheet | 3 | Major Core-List A or List B |
| Political Science 2/2H | American Government | 3 | CCC General Education – Area F |
| CCC General Education – Area C | Humanities | 3 | CCC General Education - Area C |
| Elective or Criminology 19V |
Elective class or Cooperative Work Experience in Criminal Justice |
2-3 | See Counselor to discuss options |
| Semester Units: 14-16 | |||
*LIST A Course Options:
- Criminology 1- Introduction to Criminology
- Criminology 3- Legal Aspects of Evidence
- Criminology 4- Principles & Procedures of the Justice System
- Criminology 5- Community Relations
- Criminology 6- Criminal Law
- Criminology 7- Police Operations and Procedures
- Criminology 8- Criminal Investigations
- Criminology 10- Vice Control
- Criminology 12- Criminal Justice Communications
- Criminology 13- The Constitution and Your Individual Rights
- Criminology 14- Multicultural Issues within Public Safety
- Criminology 15- Introduction to Police Ethics
- Criminology 19V- Cooperative Work Experience, Criminal Justice
*LIST B Course Options:
- Criminology 20 – Introduction to Corrections
- Criminology 20 – Introduction to Corrections
- Criminology 24 – Control and Supervision in Corrections
- Criminology 28 – Probation and Parole
