Field of Interest
The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Criminal Justice provides students with the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to earn a bachelor`s degree in Criminal Justice and pursue a graduate degree in a related field. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue advancement in several fields including local and federal law enforcement, the courts, corrections, security, and investigations. With a graduate degree, students may pursue employment in several areas including criminal justice professors, lawyers, judges, and statisticians. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Administration of Justice Studies as well as six related Certificates of Completion (CCLs) are available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
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Field of Interest
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Behavioral Science and Human Services
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Type
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Associate in Arts (AA)
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Academic Plan
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice (DEG)
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Academic Plan Code
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8144
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Total Credits Required
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60-64
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Catalog Year
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2023-2024
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Effective Term
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Fall 2022
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Notes
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.
Transfer Options
This pathway map can lead to multiple transfer options.
A list of available transfer options for the Associate in Arts Emphasis, Criminal Justice program
| Transfer Partner |
Degree Type |
Transfer Program |
| Arizona State University |
Bachelor of Science |
Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) |
Bachelor of Arts |
Justice Studies |
| Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) |
Bachelor of Science |
Justice Studies |
| Arizona State University |
Bachelor of Science |
Public Service and Public Policy (Criminology) |
| Northern Arizona University |
Bachelor of Science |
Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Arizona State University |
Bachelor of Science |
Criminology |
| Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) |
Bachelor of Arts |
Justice Studies |
| Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) |
Bachelor of Science |
Justice Studies |
| Arizona State University |
Bachelor of Science |
Criminology |
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Apply fundamental criminal justice principles to situations related to the criminal justice system.
- Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences.
- Apply foundational principles in criminal justice ethics to analyze real life and hypothetical decision-making situations.
- Communicate in the language common to the criminal justice system.
- Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data.
- Demonstrate techniques and skills for developing and maintaining a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Synthesize multiple sources of information to support decision making.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Maintain order in courts of law.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$19.61
Annual Median Wage
$40,790
Number of People Employed
23
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 30.4%
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$22.95
Annual Median Wage
$47,751
Number of People Employed
7,277
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -3.7%
Investigate alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal, state, or local laws to determine if evidence is sufficient to recommend prosecution.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$43.79
Annual Median Wage
$91,087
Number of People Employed
1,304
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.1%
进行调查与疑似violat有关ions of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$44.32
Annual Median Wage
$92,187
Number of People Employed
1,256
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 3.3%
Gather, analyze, or evaluate information from a variety of sources, such as law enforcement databases, surveillance, intelligence networks or geographic information systems. Use intelligence data to anticipate and prevent organized crime activities, such as terrorism.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$44.32
Annual Median Wage
$92,187
Number of People Employed
1,256
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 3.3%
Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$39.55
Annual Median Wage
$82,270
Number of People Employed
365
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 1.9%
Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$18.49
Annual Median Wage
$38,475
Number of People Employed
757
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 1.3%
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$47.85
Annual Median Wage
$99,539
Number of People Employed
10,944
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 15.1%
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, state, or federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts. Includes police officers working at educational institutions.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$37.91
Annual Median Wage
$78,856
Number of People Employed
8,240
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.8%
Conduct investigations to prevent crimes or solve criminal cases.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$43.79
Annual Median Wage
$91,087
Number of People Employed
1,304
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.1%
Collect evidence at crime scene, classify and identify fingerprints, and photograph evidence for use in criminal and civil cases.
Typical Education Level
an Associate degree
Hourly Median Wage
$44.32
Annual Median Wage
$92,187
Number of People Employed
1,256
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 3.3%
Patrol assigned area to enforce laws and ordinances, regulate traffic, control crowds, prevent crime, and arrest violators.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$36.18
Annual Median Wage
$75,273
Number of People Employed
7,008
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.3%
Operate telephone, radio, or other communication systems to receive and communicate requests for emergency assistance at 9-1-1 public safety answering points and emergency operations centers. Take information from the public and other sources regarding crimes, threats, disturbances, acts of terrorism, fires, medical emergencies, and other public safety matters. May coordinate and provide information to law enforcement and emergency response personnel. May access sensitive databases and other information sources as needed. May provide additional instructions to callers based on knowledge of and certification in law enforcement, fire, or emergency medical procedures.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$23.11
Annual Median Wage
$48,071
Number of People Employed
1,122
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.2%
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.54
Annual Median Wage
$63,538
Annual Job Openings
2,472
Number of People Employed
23,439
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.2%
Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$29.47
Annual Median Wage
$61,303
Number of People Employed
1,306
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 2.7%
Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$14.72
Annual Median Wage
$30,627
Annual Job Openings
3,138
Number of People Employed
19,167
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.0%
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$46.98
Annual Median Wage
$97,722
Number of People Employed
301
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 31.9%
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$49.52
Annual Median Wage
$103,008
Number of People Employed
1,282
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 9.2%
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.08
Annual Median Wage
$58,425
Number of People Employed
7
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.3%
*职业和工资Lightcas所提供的信息t using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet withan academic advisorto develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in yourStudent Centerto manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.
These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
- Arizona State University (College of Public Service and Community Solutions), Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
- Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Justice Studies, Bachelor of Arts
- Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Justice Studies, Bachelor of Science
- Arizona State University (College of Public Service and Community Solutions), Public Service and Public Policy (Criminology), Bachelor of Science
- Northern Arizona University, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
- Arizona State University (Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions), Criminology and Criminal Justice (Policing), Bachelor of Science
The list of courses below has been updated
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
| Awareness Areas |
- In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
- Cultural [C] and
- Global [G] or Historical [H]
- Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.
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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
Term 2
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication |
No requisitesorNo requisitesorPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent.orNo requisites |
COM Requirement |
SBorL |
3 |
ENG102or
ENG108 |
First-Year CompositionorFirst-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better inENG101.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG107. |
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FYC |
3 |
| CRE101 |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101orENG107) and (RDG095orRDG100orRDG100LLorRDG111orRDG112orRDG113)] or a grade of B or better inALT100or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. |
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment |
L |
0–3 |
| Transfer Option |
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3 |
| Transfer Option |
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3 |
| AJS240 |
The Correction Function |
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3 |
AJS109or
AJS212or
AJS270 |
Substantive Criminal LaworJuvenile Justice ProceduresorCommunity Relations |
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orSB |
3 |
| Elective |
Criminal Justice Elective |
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Select one course (3 credit hours) that transfers to ASU as a 200-level course with a CRJ prefix. You may select specific courses from the Course Equivalency Guide that satisfy these criteria. Determination is made based on the semester and year the course is taken. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
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3 |
| SB |
Social-Behavioral Sciences |
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SB |
3 |
| Second Language |
第二语言的要求,102年的水平 |
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If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. |
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3–5 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
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Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
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0–3 |
| SB |
Social-Behavioral Sciences |
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Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258to satisfy [SB] and [C] |
SB |
3 |
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication |
No requisitesorNo requisitesorPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent.orNo requisites |
|
SBorL |
3 |
| PAD100 |
21st Century Public Policy and Service |
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3 |
| SB |
Social-Behavioral Sciences |
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Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258to satisfy [SB] and [C] |
SB |
3 |
| COM225 |
Public Speaking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent. |
|
L |
3 |
| SB |
Social-Behavioral Sciences |
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Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258to satisfy [SB] and [C]. |
SB |
3 |
| Elective |
NAU Criminology Elective |
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Select AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
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3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
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Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication |
No requisitesorNo requisitesorPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent.orNo requisites |
|
SBorL |
3 |
| AJS109 |
Substantive Criminal Law |
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3 |
| AJS240 |
The Correction Function |
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3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
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Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
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3 |
| COM225 |
Public Speaking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent. |
|
L |
3 |
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication |
No requisitesorNo requisitesorPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent.orNo requisites |
|
SBorL |
3 |
AJS109or
AJS200 or
AJS212or
AJS270 or
AJS275 |
Substantive Criminal LaworCurrent Issues In Criminal JusticeorJuvenile Justice ProceduresorCommunity RelationsorCriminal Investigation I |
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orSBorSB |
3 |
| AJS113 |
Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices |
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3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| CS |
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
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CS |
3 |
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General |
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RecommendFOR105orFOR106. |
SG |
4 |
| Transfer Option |
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3 |
| Transfer Option |
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3 |
| Transfer Option |
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3 |
| AJS230 |
The Police Function |
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3 |
| SWU171 |
Introduction to Social Work |
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H, SB |
3 |
| Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
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If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. |
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3–5 |
| Elective |
Elective |
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Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
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0–3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
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Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
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3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
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Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
2–3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
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Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
0–3 |
| CS |
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
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CS |
3 |
AJS109or
AJS212or
AJS270 or
HRM160 or
REC120or
SWU171 |
Substantive Criminal LaworJuvenile Justice ProceduresorCommunity RelationsorTourism Principles and PracticesorLeisure and the Quality of LifeorIntroduction to Social Work |
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COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks:AJS109Track 1orCOPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks:AJS212Track 1orCOPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks:AJS270Track 1orCOPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks:HRM160Track 2orCOPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks:REC120Track 2orCOPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks:SWU171Track 3 |
orSBorSBorH, SB |
3 |
| Elective |
ASU Public Programs Elective |
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Complete a course that transfers to ASU with the following prefix CRJ, HST, PAF, POS, SOC, SOS, OR SWU (according to the CEG for the term taken). Cannot be met with PAD 100 (ASU PAF 100), PAD 200 (ASU PAF 201), POS 110 (ASU POS 110), or SOC 101 (ASU SOC 101). |
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3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
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Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
0–3 |
| PAD200 |
Public Affairs Economics |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inPAD100or permission of Instructor. |
|
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3 |
| AJS225 |
Criminology |
|
|
SB |
3 |
| Elective |
NAU Criminology Elective |
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Select AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
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Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| CS |
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
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CS |
3 |
| AJS225 |
Criminology |
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SB |
3 |
AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258or
AJS200 |
Victimology and Crisis ManagementorCurrent Issues In Criminal Justice |
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C, SBorSB |
3 |
BPC110or
CIS105 |
Computer Usage and ApplicationsorSurvey of Computer Information Systems |
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CS |
3 |
| CIS114DE |
Excel Spreadsheet |
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3 |
AJS109or
AJS212or
AJS270 or
HRM160 or
REC120or
SWU171 |
Substantive Criminal LaworJuvenile Justice ProceduresorCommunity RelationsorTourism Principles and PracticesorLeisure and the Quality of LifeorIntroduction to Social Work |
|
Students must choose two (2) classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks below. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.
Interdisciplinary Requirement Track One (AJS109orAJS212orAJS270)
Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Two (HRM160orREC120)
Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Three (SWU171) |
orSBorSBorH, SB |
3 |
| AJS230 |
The Police Function |
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3 |
| CS |
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
|
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CS |
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
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Term 4
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Term 4
Term 4
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
|
Recommend selecting a course that satisfies the Global [G] or Historical [H] awareness area. |
HU |
3 |
| SQ |
Natural Sciences Quantitative |
|
RecommendFOR105orFOR106. |
SQ |
4 |
| Transfer Option |
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3 |
| Transfer Option |
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3 |
| Elective |
|
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3 |
| AJS113 |
Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices |
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3 |
| L |
Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
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L |
3 |
AJS109or
AJS212or
AJS270 |
Substantive Criminal LaworJuvenile Justice ProceduresorCommunity Relations |
|
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orSB |
3 |
ENG215 or
ENG216 or
ENG217 |
Strategies of Academic WritingorPersuasive Writing on Public IssuesorPersonal and Exploratory Writing |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG102, orENG111, or permission of Instructor.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG102.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent. |
|
L |
3 |
| Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. |
|
3–5 |
ENG215 or
ENG216 or
ENG217 |
Strategies of Academic WritingorPersuasive Writing on Public IssuesorPersonal and Exploratory Writing |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG102, orENG111, or permission of Instructor.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG102.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent. |
|
L |
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
0–3 |
| AJS113 |
Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices |
|
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3 |
| ENG216 |
Persuasive Writing on Public Issues |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG102. |
|
L |
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
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Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
0–3 |
| L |
Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
|
|
L |
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| AJS212 |
Juvenile Justice Procedures |
|
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3 |
| AJS260 |
Procedural Criminal Law |
|
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3 |
| CS |
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
|
RecommendAJS119OR BPC/CIS+++ |
CS |
3 |
AJS109or
AJS212or
AJS270 or
HRM160 or
REC120or
SWU171 |
Substantive Criminal LaworJuvenile Justice ProceduresorCommunity RelationsorTourism Principles and PracticesorLeisure and the Quality of LifeorIntroduction to Social Work |
|
Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Three (SWU171) |
orSBorSBorH, SB |
3 |
| AJS240 |
The Correction Function |
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3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
|
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 5
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| AJS230 |
The Police Function |
|
|
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 6
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
| Awareness Areas |
- In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements:
- Cultural [C] and
- Global [G] or Historical [H]
- Students are strongly encouraged to visit withan academic advisorto ensure completion of all graduation requirements.
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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| CRE101 |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101orENG107) and (RDG095orRDG100orRDG100LLorRDG111orRDG112orRDG113)] or a grade of B or better inALT100or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor. |
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment |
L |
0–3 |
| MAT14+ |
大学数学 |
|
OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area |
MA |
3–6 |
| Transfer Option |
|
|
|
|
3 |
| REC120 |
Leisure and the Quality of Life |
|
|
SB |
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
0–3 |
| Elective |
NAU Criminology Elective |
|
Select AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| AJS109 |
Substantive Criminal Law |
|
|
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication |
No requisitesorNo requisitesorPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent.orNo requisites |
COM Requirement |
SBorL |
3 |
| Transfer Option |
|
|
|
|
3 |
| AJS240 |
The Correction Function |
|
|
|
3 |
| SB |
Social-Behavioral Sciences |
|
Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258to satisfy [SB] and [C] |
SB |
3 |
| SB |
Social-Behavioral Sciences |
|
Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258to satisfy [SB] and [C] |
SB |
3 |
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication |
No requisitesorNo requisitesorPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent.orNo requisites |
|
SBorL |
3 |
| SB |
Social-Behavioral Sciences |
|
Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258to satisfy [SB] and [C] |
SB |
3 |
| COM225 |
Public Speaking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent. |
|
L |
3 |
| SB |
Social-Behavioral Sciences |
|
Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258to satisfy [SB] and [C] |
SB |
3 |
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication |
No requisitesorNo requisitesorPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent.orNo requisites |
|
SBorL |
3 |
AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258or
AJS200 |
Victimology and Crisis ManagementorCurrent Issues In Criminal Justice |
|
|
C, SBorSB |
3 |
| COM225 |
Public Speaking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent. |
|
L |
3 |
COM100or
COM110or
COM225or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human CommunicationorInterpersonal CommunicationorPublic SpeakingorSmall Group Communication |
No requisitesorNo requisitesorPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent.orNo requisites |
|
SBorL |
3 |
AJS109or
AJS200 or
AJS212or
AJS270 or
AJS275 |
Substantive Criminal LaworCurrent Issues In Criminal JusticeorJuvenile Justice ProceduresorCommunity RelationsorCriminal Investigation I |
|
|
orSBorSB |
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 6
Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
. |
Recommend selecting a course that satisfies the Global [G] or Historical [H] awareness area. |
HU |
3 |
| Transfer Option |
|
|
|
L |
3 |
| AJS230 |
The Police Function |
|
|
|
3 |
| Second Language |
第二语言的要求,102年的水平 |
|
If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. |
|
3–5 |
ENG215 or
ENG216 or
ENG217 |
Strategies of Academic WritingorPersuasive Writing on Public IssuesorPersonal and Exploratory Writing |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG102, orENG111, or permission of Instructor.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG102.orPrerequisites: A grade of C or better inENG101, orENG107, or equivalent. |
|
L |
3 |
| PAD200 |
Public Affairs Economics |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better inPAD100or permission of Instructor. |
|
|
3 |
| L |
Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
|
|
L |
3 |
| AJS240 |
The Correction Function |
|
|
|
3 |
| AJS230 |
The Police Function |
|
|
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| CS |
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
|
|
CS |
3 |
| Transfer Option |
|
|
|
|
3 |
| AJS113 |
Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices |
|
|
|
3 |
| Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. |
|
3–5 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
0–3 |
AJS109or
AJS212or
AJS270 or
REC120or
HRM160 or
SWU171 |
Substantive Criminal LaworJuvenile Justice ProceduresorCommunity RelationsorLeisure and the Quality of LifeorTourism Principles and PracticesorIntroduction to Social Work |
|
COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks:AJS109Track 1orCOPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks:AJS212Track 1orCOPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks:AJS270Track 1orCOPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks:REC120Track 2orCOPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks:HRM160Track 2orCOPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks:SWU171Track 3 |
orSBorSBorH, SB |
3 |
| AJS113 |
Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices |
|
|
|
3 |
| Elective |
NAU Criminology Elective |
|
Select AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
| AJS212 |
Juvenile Justice Procedures |
|
|
|
3 |
| CS |
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
|
|
CS |
3 |
AJS109or
AJS212or
AJS270 or
HRM160 or
REC120or
SWU171 |
Substantive Criminal LaworJuvenile Justice ProceduresorCommunity RelationsorTourism Principles and PracticesorLeisure and the Quality of LifeorIntroduction to Social Work |
|
Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Three (SWU171) |
orSBorSBorH, SB |
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| Transfer Option |
|
|
|
|
3 |
| Elective |
|
|
|
|
3 |
| SWU171 |
Introduction to Social Work |
|
|
H, SB |
3 |
| L |
Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
|
|
L |
3 |
| Second Language |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level |
|
If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. |
|
3–5 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
0–3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
2–3 |
| Elective |
ASU Public Programs Elective Requirement |
|
Complete a course that transfers to ASU with the following prefix CRJ, HST, PAF, POS, SOC, SOS, OR SWU (according to the CEG for the term taken). Cannot be met with PAD 100 (ASU PAF 100), PAD 200 (ASU PAF 201), POS 110 (ASU POS 110), or SOC 101 (ASU SOC 101). |
|
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
0–3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| CIS114DE |
Excel Spreadsheet |
|
|
|
3 |
| AJS260 |
Procedural Criminal Law |
|
|
|
3 |
| AJS240 |
The Correction Function |
|
|
|
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
|
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General |
|
RecommendFOR105orFOR106. |
SG |
4 |
| Transfer Option |
|
|
|
|
3 |
AJS109or
AJS212or
AJS270 |
Substantive Criminal LaworJuvenile Justice ProceduresorCommunity Relations |
|
|
orSB |
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
0–3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
0–3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| CS |
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
|
RecommendAJS119OR BPC/CIS+++ |
CS |
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 10
Term 10
Term 10
Term 10
Term 10
Term 10
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| SQ |
Natural Sciences Quantitative |
|
RecommendFOR105orFOR106. |
SQ |
4 |
| Elective |
Criminal Justice Elective |
|
Select one course (3 credit hours) that transfers to ASU as a 200-level course with a CRJ prefix. You may select specific courses from the Course Equivalency Guide that satisfy these criteria. Determination is made based on the semester and year the course is taken. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
0–3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
0–3 |
| Elective |
Elective |
|
Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. |
|
3 |
| AJS230 |
The Police Function |
|
|
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 11
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 12
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 13
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 14
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken duringTerm 15
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
|
Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30 |
|
3 |
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Course Area Key
Gateway Course= Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course= A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- C= Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS= Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC=第一年的作文
- G= Global Awareness
- H= Historical Awareness
- HU= Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L= Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA= Mathematics
- SB= Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG= Natural Sciences General
- SQ= Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet withan academic advisorto discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’sofficial curriculum documentationfor additional details regarding the requirements of this award(https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=176494).
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Arts (AA) in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission: