Criminal Justice - Associate in Criminal Justice
A grade of C- or better is required in all Criminal Justice courses, Second Language courses, and any courses filling the Core Requirements.
A maximum of 3-5 credit hours of applied coursework may be counted towards a C J degree. PL S (Paralegal Studies) courses can never replace or substitute for a Criminal Justice (CJUS) course but may be used as electives within the 3-5 credits applied course limit. Please contact an advisor.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | 4-3 | |
| Composition I | ||
| English Composition - Level 2 | 3 | |
| Choose one from the following: | ||
| Professional & Technical Communication | ||
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
or COMM 1115G | Communication | |
| Area II: Mathematics | 3 | |
| College Algebra (Core Curriculum Requirement) 2 | ||
or MATH 1350G | Introduction to Statistics | |
| Area III: Laboratory Science 1 | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice (Core Curriculum Requirement) 2 | ||
| Contemporary Social Problems (Core Curriculum Requirement) 2 | ||
| Area V: Humanities 2 | 3 | |
Complete any PHIL "G" course - Core Requirement 1, 2 | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Area VII: Flexible 3 (General Education Elective) | 1 | |
| American National Government (Core Curriculum Requirement) 2 | ||
| Core Curriculum Requirements 2 | 12-27 | |
| Criminal Law | ||
| Criminal Courts and Procedure | ||
| Corrections System | ||
| The American Law Enforcement System | ||
| FYEX 1111 | Introduction to College Studies 3 | 1-3 |
| or FYEX 1110 | First-Year Seminar | |
| Second Language Requirement | 8-3 | |
Completion of a second language through 1120 or 1220 level based on proficiency. 4 | ||
| Electives, to bring total credits to 60 5 | 9-13 | |
| Recommended Electives | ||
| Criminal Investigations | ||
| Field Experience in Criminal Justice | ||
| Applied Psychology | ||
| Total Hours | 60-75 | |
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Course is a Core Curriculum Requirement and must be completed regardless of transfer credit awarded.
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Will also satisfy Flexible 3 requirement for the NMHED General Education requirements for an Associate of Applied Science Degree.
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To be determined by departmental assessment.
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Any course which will bring total credits for the degree to 60. Additional courses may be required if FYEX 1111 is waived.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CJUS 1110G | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| POLS 1120G | American National Government | 3 |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts Course 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication or Writing in the Humanities and Social Science |
||
| CJUS 2220 | The American Law Enforcement System | 3 |
| CJUS 2150 | Corrections System | 3 |
| Area III: Laboratory Science Course 2 | 4 | |
| Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| SPAN 1110 | Spanish I 4 | 4 |
| MATH 1220G or MATH 1350G |
College Algebra 1 or Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
| PHIL 1115G |
Introduction to Philosophy or Philosophical Thought or Logic, Reasoning, and Critical Thinking |
3 |
| CJUS 1120 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| Elective Course 3, 5 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPAN 1120 | Spanish II 4 | 4 |
| CJUS 2120 | Criminal Courts and Procedure | 3 |
| COMM 1130G or COMM 1115G |
Public Speaking or Communication |
3 |
| SOCI 2310G | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| Elective Course 3 | 2 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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A Mathematics course is required for the degree but students may need to take any prerequisites needed to enter the course first.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Elective credit may vary based on prerequisites, dual credit, AP credit, and/or certificate coursework. The amount indicated in the requirements list is the amount needed to bring the total to 60 credits and may appear in variable form based on the degree. However students may end up needing to complete more or less on a case-by-case basis and students should discuss elective requirements with their advisor.
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Students can follow one of the options below to complete the Second Language Requirement (the one displayed in this roadmap is option 1 with SPAN courses)
- Completion of a second language through the 1120 level
- Completion of a second language through the 1130 or 1140 level for Heritage speakers
- Fulfilling one of the alternatives (see an advisor for specifics)
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Or any additional English Composition - Level 2 course