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Program Information
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Course Sequence
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:
- Field of Interest
- Behavioral Science and Human Services
- Type
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Academic Plan
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 8144
- Total Credits Required
- 60-64
- Catalog Year
- 2024-2025
- Effective Term
- Fall 2024
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within 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.
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.
Bailiffs
$46,141 Show expanded career information for Bailiffs
Maintain order in courts of law.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$22.18
Annual Median Wage
$46,141
Annual Job Openings
17
Number of People Employed
114
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.0 %
Correctional Officers and Jailers
$53,820 Show expanded career information for Correctional Officers and Jailers
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
$25.87
Annual Median Wage
$53,820
Annual Job Openings
621
Number of People Employed
7,222
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease by -0.9 %
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
$91,087 Show expanded career information for Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
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
Annual Job Openings
96
Number of People Employed
1,304
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.1 %
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
$90,755 Show expanded career information for Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$43.63
Annual Median Wage
$90,755
Annual Job Openings
112
Number of People Employed
1,289
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.6 %
Intelligence Analysts
$90,755 Show expanded career information for Intelligence Analysts
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
$43.63
Annual Median Wage
$90,755
Annual Job Openings
112
Number of People Employed
1,289
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.6 %
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
$87,680 Show expanded career information for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
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
$42.15
Annual Median Wage
$87,680
Annual Job Openings
19
Number of People Employed
394
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 4.6 %
Judicial Law Clerks
$43,381 Show expanded career information for Judicial Law Clerks
Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$20.85
Annual Median Wage
$43,381
Annual Job Openings
50
Number of People Employed
761
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 3.5 %
Lawyers
$130,899 Show expanded career information for Lawyers
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
$62.93
Annual Median Wage
$130,899
Annual Job Openings
594
Number of People Employed
9,004
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.5 %
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
$89,203 Show expanded career information for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
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
$42.88
Annual Median Wage
$89,203
Annual Job Openings
800
Number of People Employed
8,087
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.3 %
Police Detectives
$91,087 Show expanded career information for Police Detectives
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
Annual Job Openings
96
Number of People Employed
1,304
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.1 %
Police Identification and Records Officers
$90,755 Show expanded career information for Police Identification and Records Officers
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
$43.63
Annual Median Wage
$90,755
Annual Job Openings
112
Number of People Employed
1,289
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.6 %
Police Patrol Officers
$75,273 Show expanded career information for Police Patrol Officers
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
Annual Job Openings
622
Number of People Employed
7,008
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.3 %
Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
$55,448 Show expanded career information for Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers
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
$26.65
Annual Median Wage
$55,448
Annual Job Openings
124
Number of People Employed
999
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.8 %
Postsecondary Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers
$72,944 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers
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
$35.06
Annual Median Wage
$72,944
Annual Job Openings
2,879
Number of People Employed
26,552
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.3 %
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
$65,870 Show expanded career information for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
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
$31.66
Annual Median Wage
$65,870
Annual Job Openings
117
Number of People Employed
1,363
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.5 %
Security Guards
$36,171 Show expanded career information for Security Guards
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
$17.38
Annual Median Wage
$36,171
Annual Job Openings
2,989
Number of People Employed
19,976
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.7 %
Statisticians
$82,002 Show expanded career information for Statisticians
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
$39.42
Annual Median Wage
$82,002
Annual Job Openings
36
Number of People Employed
326
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 24.5 %
Supervisors of Police and Detectives
$115,886 Show expanded career information for Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$55.71
Annual Median Wage
$115,886
Annual Job Openings
116
Number of People Employed
1,286
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.4 %
Transit and Railroad Police
$77,851 Show expanded career information for Transit and Railroad Police
Protect and police railroad and transit property, employees, or passengers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$37.42
Annual Median Wage
$77,851
Annual Job Openings
3
Number of People Employed
27
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.1 %
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to 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 Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | Critical course Gateway course | SB | 3 | |
AJS123 | Ethics and the Administration of Justice | HU | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 |
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
REC120 | Leisure and the Quality of Life | SB | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
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 an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | 3 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | COM Requirement | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 |
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
AJS240 | The Correction Function | 3 | |||
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270 |
Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations | None or SB | 3 | ||
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 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
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 | ||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C] | SB | 3 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
PAD100 | 21st Century Public Policy and Service | 3 | |||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C] | SB | 3 | |
COM225 | Public Speaking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.View requisites | L | 3 | |
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]. | SB | 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 an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | 3 | ||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
AJS109 | Substantive Criminal Law | 3 | |||
AJS240 | The Correction 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 | ||
COM225 | Public Speaking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.View requisites | L | 3 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
AJS109 or AJS200 or AJS212 or AJS270 or AJS275 |
Substantive Criminal Law or Current Issues In Criminal Justice or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations or Criminal Investigation I | None or SB or None or SB or None | 3 | ||
AJS113 | Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices | 3 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
SG or SQ | Natural Sciences General | Recommend FOR105 or FOR106. | SG | 4 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 | |||
SWU171 | Introduction to Social Work | H, SB | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
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. | 2–3 | ||
Elective | Elective | Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. | 0–3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171 |
Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work | COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. | None or SB or H, SB | 3 | |
Elective | ASU Public Programs Elective | 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 | ||
PAD200 | Public Affairs Economics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAD100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
AJS225 | Criminology | SB | 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 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 | CS | 3 | ||
AJS225 | Criminology | SB | 3 | ||
AJS/EMT/FSC258 or AJS200 |
Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety or Current Issues In Criminal Justice | C, SB or SB | 3 | ||
BPC110 or CIS105 |
Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS or CS | 3 | ||
CIS114DE | Excel Spreadsheet | 3 | |||
HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171 |
Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work |
Students must choose two (2) classes from different interdisciplinary area tracks. 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 (HRM160 or REC120) Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Two (SWU171) |
None or SB or H, SB | 3 | |
AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 | |||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 | Recommend FOR105 or FOR106. | SQ | 4 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
AJS113 | Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices | 3 | |||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | L | 3 | ||
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270 |
Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations | None or SB | 3 | ||
ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217 |
Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.View requisites | L or L or L | 3 | |
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217 |
Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.View requisites | L or L or 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 | 3 | |||
ENG216 | Persuasive Writing on Public Issues | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.View requisites | 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. | 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 | 3 | |||
AJS260 | Procedural Criminal Law | 3 | |||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | Recommend AJS119 OR BPC/CIS+++ | CS | 3 | |
HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171 |
Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work |
Students must choose two (2) classes from different interdisciplinary area tracks. 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 (HRM160 or REC120) Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Two (SWU171) |
None or SB or H, SB | 3 | |
AJS240 | The Correction Function | 3 | |||
Elective | Elective | 3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | Critical course Gateway course | SB | 3 | |
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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AJS123 | Ethics and the Administration of Justice | HU | 3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
Transfer Option | 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 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | COM Requirement | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
AJS240 | The Correction Function | 3 | |||
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C] | SB | 3 | |
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C] | SB | 3 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C] | SB | 3 | |
COM225 | Public Speaking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.View requisites | L | 3 | |
SB | Social-Behavioral Sciences | Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C] | SB | 3 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
AJS/EMT/FSC258 or AJS200 |
Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety or Current Issues In Criminal Justice | C, SB or SB | 3 | ||
COM225 | Public Speaking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.View requisites | L | 3 | |
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
AJS109 or AJS200 or AJS212 or AJS270 or AJS275 |
Substantive Criminal Law or Current Issues In Criminal Justice or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations or Criminal Investigation I | None or SB or None or SB or None | 3 |
Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | CS | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270 |
Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations | None or SB | 3 | ||
ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217 |
Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.View requisites | L or L or L | 3 | |
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
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 | CS | 3 | ||
PAD100 | 21st Century Public Policy and Service | 3 | |||
ENG216 | Persuasive Writing on Public Issues | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.View requisites | L | 3 | |
AJS225 | Criminology | SB | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
AJS225 | Criminology | SB | 3 | ||
BPC110 or CIS105 |
Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems | CS or CS | 3 | ||
AJS113 | Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices | 3 | |||
HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171 |
Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work |
Students must choose two (2) classes from different interdisciplinary area tracks. 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 (HRM160 or REC120) Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Two (SWU171) |
None or SB or H, SB | 3 |
Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | .View requisites | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies the Global [G] or Historical [H] awareness area. | HU | 3 |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | L | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217 |
Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.View requisites | L or L or L | 3 | |
PAD200 | Public Affairs Economics | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAD100 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | L | 3 | ||
AJS240 | The Correction Function | 3 | |||
AJS230 | The Police Function | 3 |
Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
AJS113 | Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices | 3 | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
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 | ||
HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171 |
Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work | COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. | None or SB or H, 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 | ||
HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171 |
Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work |
Students must choose two (2) classes from different interdisciplinary area tracks. 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 (HRM160 or REC120) Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Two (SWU171) |
None or SB or H, SB | 3 |
Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | Recommend FOR105 or FOR106. | SQ | 4 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
SWU171 | Introduction to Social Work | H, SB | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry | L | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
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. | 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 |
Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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SG or SQ | Natural Sciences General | Recommend FOR105 or FOR106. | SG | 4 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option | 3 | |||
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270 |
Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations | None or 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 | 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 | Recommend AJS119 OR BPC/CIS+++ | CS | 3 |
Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
Term 11
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
Term 12
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
Term 13
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
Term 14
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
Term 15
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
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Previous catalog years for Associate in Arts (AA) in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice