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Criminal Justice Degree

Associate of Applied Science
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The AAS in criminal justice is designed to prepare students for careers within the criminal justice system. The program offers a combination of liberal arts and specialized career courses to help students upon entry into the criminal justice field. The curriculum is offered for those already employed in the criminal justice profession as well as for high school students interested in pursuing careers with local, state, or private agencies within the field.

Students are encouraged to seek assistance from criminal justice faculty in making course selections to suit their career goals and interests. Those students interested in transferring to obtain a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university should consult advisers regarding our AA degree in general studies.

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Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

  • 表现出对刑法和刑事司法程序(警察，法院和纠正)的理解。
  • Explain the function and role of various criminal justice practitioners in the operation of an ethical and professional system of justice that exists within a diverse society.
  • Analyze the history, functions, policies, and procedures used in each subsystem of justice and creatively offer alternatives to current practices.
  • Explain the impact of political and economic considerations as it relates to criminal justice theory, research, practice, and policy.
  • Demonstrate the ability to proficiently write about criminal justice issues while utilizing academic sources in an organized and coherent manner.


Program Advising

Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.

Transfer Opportunities

MC has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions. This AAS degree is designed so you can enter the workforce immediately upon completion, , although it does transfer to several nearby schools. MC has transfer agreements with these schools if you want to complete the AAS: Bowie, UMGC, Excelsior College, and Colorado State University (online).

Another option is to complete theassociate of arts in criminal justice degree. If your plan is to transfer to the University of Maryland College Park (Main Campus or Shady Grove), or any another four-year university to major in criminal justice, this transfer degree may be the better way to align your courses to requirements of a four-year school. Most four-year institutions prefer that you take general education courses at Montgomery College and take major classes in the junior and senior year.

See all criminal justice transfer agreements.

Careers

For some positions listed, a bachelor's degree or higher may be required. Use theCareer and Program Explorer查看此职业领域的完整报告。查看下面图表的链接以获得进一步的指导和/或联系项目顾问来讨论职业目标。

职业包括警察、副警长、州警、联邦执法人员、鱼类和野生动物官员、惩教人员、缓刑和假释代理、青少年服务工作者/缓刑代理，以及私人安全行业的职位。有些职位需要学士学位。

  • MC Student Employment Services: Speak with the Student Employment Specialist for help with resume writing, interviewing, setting up aCollege Central Network (CCN)new windowaccount and other job search topics.
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Curriculum

Suggested Course Sequence: Criminal Justice

A suggested course sequence for students follows.

  • All students should review the advising guide andconsult an advisor.
  • Find out about related programs and course in theFields of Studysection.
  • Most courses have either assessment levels that must be met or prerequisites (courses that must be taken first). Part-time students and those who need to meet assessment levels or take prerequisite courses will take longer to complete a degree. An advisor will help make sure you are taking your courses in the right order.
  • All degree-seeking students must take a central group ofGeneral Educationcourses in English, mathematics, arts, behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and science. These courses are included in the suggested course sequence below.

Suggested Course Sequence

All students should review theProgram Advising Guideandconsult an advisor.

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

  • CCJS 244 - Contemporary Issues3 semester hours
  • CCJS Elective3 semester hours‡

  • OR

  • Behavioral and Social Sciences Elective3 semester hours
  • CCJS Elective3 semester hours‡
  • Elective3 semester hours

*ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed forENGL 102/ENGL 103, or elective.

‡ CCJS electives includeCCJS 211,CCJS 216,CCJS 222,CCJS 232,CCJS 246,CCJS 250, andCCJS 255. Students can also useCCJS 201orCCJS 230as a CCJS elective if not already used to satisfy a program requirement.


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Related Programs and Courses

General Studies Degree

If your plan is to transfer to the University of Maryland, College Park (Main Campus or Shady Grove), or any another four-year university to major in Criminal Justice,the Associate of Arts in General Studies - SSAH(Social Sciences, Administration and Health) transfer degree may be the better way to align your courses to requirements of a four- year school.

Workforce Development and Continuing Education

MC offers a wide variety ofnoncredit classesdesigned to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.

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