Feb 27, 2025

2015-2016 College Catalog

2015-2016 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Criminal Justice, AAS

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This program is designed for those who wish to pursue a career in criminal justice. A high percentage of criminal justice students obtain jobs in the field both while they are pursuing their degree and after completion of the program. The degree also serves as a solid base from which to pursue a four-year degree and law school.

College Required Course

Required for all new NPC students

ORT 1100 - Freshman Orientation 0 Credits

Fall Semester First Year

ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3 Credits
MATH 1053 - Applied Math 3 Credits
Or any higher level Math course
CIS 1023 - Introduction to Computing 3 Credits
CRJ 1103 - Introduction To Criminal Justice 3 Credits
POLS 1113 - American National Government 3 Credits

Spring Semester First Year

ENG 1123 - English Composition II 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology 3 Credits
CRJ 2114 - Criminalistics 4 Credits
CRJ 1123 - Criminal Procedures And Evidence 3 Credits
POLS 1123 - American State And Local Government 3 Credits

Fall Semester Second Year

CRJ 2112 - Crime Scene Documentation 2 Credits
CRJ 2153 - Criminology 3 Credits
CRJ 2243 - Police Organization And Management 3 Credits
PARA 1103 - Legal Systems & Terminology 3 Credits
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology 3 Credits

Spring Semester Second Year

CRJ 2253 - Criminal Law 3 Credits
CRJ 2263 - Juvenile Justice And Delinquency 3 Credits
CRJ 2273 - Introduction To Corrections 3 Credits
SOC 2203 - Social Problems 3 Credits
CRJ 2223 - Police Community Relations 3 Credits
or
CRJ 2283 - Criminal Justice Internship 3 Credits