Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice Transfer Major
The Associate of Arts in criminal justice is designed for you to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at CCD and transfer to a university to complete a criminal justice Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
In this program, criminal justice, policing and correction systems are explored. Studying criminal justice gives us a better understanding of the three main parts of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the judicial system and corrections. This program focuses closely on criminal behavior, criminal law and constitutional law. Criminal justice requires a willingness to be understanding of different cultures. This program introduces you to the study of criminal justice and includes courses that are common to all Colorado four-year institutions.
Some careers require a bachelor's degree. Career paths for criminal justice degree holders lead to a variety of federal, state and local criminal justice agencies. These include correctional institutions, juvenile corrections, and treatment facilities, law enforcement agencies, courts, private security and investigation work. The Associate of Arts degree in criminal justice prepares you to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice at a four-year university.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 1 | 3 |
| MAT 1260 | Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 2 | 3 |
| Choose One Communication Course | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~AH4) 3 | 3 | |
| Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 | ||
| Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1 | ||
| Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CRJ 1025 | Policing Systems | 3 |
| CRJ 1045 | Correctional Process | 3 |
| ENG 1022 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 1 | 3 |
| SOC 1001 | Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| PSC 1011 | American Government: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| CRJ 2080 | Internship | 1 |
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CRJ 1027 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| CRJ 2005 | Principles of Criminal Law | 3 |
| BIO 1005 | Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Abnormal Psychology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Arts & Humanities course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) 3 | 3 | |
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| Intro to Philosophy: GT-AH3 | ||
| Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2 | ||
| Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in U.S. Literature: GT-AH2 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| GEY 1111 | Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) | 3 | |
| Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1 | ||
| Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | ||
| The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | ||
| Choose One Social & Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS3) | 3 | |
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Human Sexuality: GT-SS3 | ||
| Abnormal Psychology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| American State and Local Government: GT-SS1 | ||
| Human Sexuality: GT-SS3 | ||
| Abnormal Psychology: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
- 1
Students can take ENG 1022 and an additional GT-CO3 course instead of ENG 1021 and ENG 1022.
- 2
One GT Pathways course (GT-MA1), prefer MAT 1260: Introduction to Statistics, except: Colorado Mesa University requires either MAT 1240: Mathematics for the Liberal Arts or MAT 1340: College Algebra; University of Northern Colorado requires MAT 1260: Introduction to Statistics.
- 3
Must be from two different categories. (GT-AH1~GT-AH4)
- 4
One course must be lab-based (GT-SC1).
NOTE: Additional CRJ courses beyond the courses identified above may not count toward the criminal justice major at the receiving four-year institution. Meet with your academic advisor for more information.
NOTE: The faculty at Community College of Denver have chosen course elective options for this program of study based on the skills students will need to be successful in this discipline. However, for a complete list of available course options, please go to the Colorado Department of Higher Education Transfer Degree Agreement for this program.
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Criminal Justice
This Associate of Applied Science degree prepares you for the critical work in community corrections. These courses may be accepted, on an individual basis, when pursuing a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in preparation for a career in law enforcement, corrections, and probation and parole environments.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| MAT 1140 | Career Math | 3 |
| BIO 1016 | Introduction to Human Disease: GT-SC2 | 3 |
| Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GTAH1~GT-AH4) | 3 | |
| Humanities: Early Civilization: GT-AH2 | ||
| Philosophy of Death and Dying: GT-AH3 | ||
| Humanities: Medieval-Modern: GT-AH2 | ||
| Ethics: GT-AH3 | ||
| World Mythology: GT-AH2 | ||
| Introduction to Film Art: GT-AH2 | ||
| Choose One English Course | 3 | |
| English Composition I: GT-CO1 | ||
| English Composition II: GT-CO2 | ||
| English Composition III: GT-CO3 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CRJ 1025 | Policing Systems | 3 |
| CRJ 1045 | Correctional Process | 3 |
| CRJ 2005 | Principles of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 2036 | CRJ Research Methods | 3 |
| Choose One Sociology Course | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Problems: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Family Dynamics: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Sociology of Death and Dying: GT-SS3 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CRJ 1027 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| CRJ 1035 | Judicial Function | 3 |
| CRJ 2010 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CRJ 2030 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRJ 2031 | Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Intro to Political Science: GT-SS1 | ||
| Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | ||
| Introduction to Law | ||
| Crime and Forensics | ||
| Homeland Defense: Forecasting Terrorism | ||
| Forensic Computer Analysis: Computer Forensics I | ||
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CRJ 2057 | Victimology | 3 |
| CRJ 2009 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 |
| PSM 1010 | School Violence | 3 |
| PSM 1004 | Introduction to Emergency Management | 3 |
| PSM 2004 | Terrorism, Intelligence, and Justice | 3 |
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Homeland Security: Chemical and Biological Defense | ||
| Forensic Computer Analysis: Computer Forensics II | ||
| Cannabis Laws, Regulations, and Compliance | ||
| Introduction Forensic Psychology | ||
| Survey of Human Services | ||
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 66 | |
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Homeland Security
The homeland security certificate prepares you for positions in policing with an emphasis in homeland security. The certificate features an integration of current practices and technologies used by first responders and the government to protect the public against safety threats. The certificate is fully transferable to the criminal justice A.A.S. degree.
COURSE MAP
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| CRJ 1025 | Policing Systems | 3 |
| CRJ 1045 | Correctional Process | 3 |
| CRJ 2005 | Principles of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 2036 | CRJ Research Methods | 3 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Crime Scene Investigation | ||
| Judicial Function | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Terrorism, Intelligence, and Justice | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Crime Scene Investigation | ||
| Judicial Function | ||
| Criminology | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Terrorism, Intelligence, and Justice | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Criminology | ||
| Judicial Function | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Crime Scene Investigation | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics | ||
| Terrorism, Intelligence, and Justice | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Criminology | ||
| Judicial Function | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Crime Scene Investigation | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics | ||
| Terrorism, Intelligence, and Justice | ||
| Choose One Elective | 3 | |
| Criminology | ||
| Judicial Function | ||
| Victimology | ||
| Crime Scene Investigation | ||
| Introduction to Forensic Science and Criminalistics | ||
| Terrorism, Intelligence, and Justice | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Law Enforcement
The Law enforcement certificate prepares you for positions in policing with an emphasis in homeland security. The certificate features an integration of current practices and technologies used by first responders and the government to protect the public against safety threats. The certificate is fully transferable to to the criminal justice A.A.S degree.
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| COM 1150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| CRJ 1025 | Policing Systems | 3 |
| CRJ 1045 | Correctional Process | 3 |
| CRJ 2005 | Principles of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 1027 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| Subtotal | 18 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
