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 Pathway Planner 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.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | Critical course Gateway course | SB | 3 | |
AJS215 or AJS219 or FOR105 |
Criminalistics: Physical Evidence or Crime Scene Technology: Physical Evidence or Forensic Science: Physical Evidence | Critical course | 3–4 | ||
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | FYC | 3 | |
Math Requirement | Math Requirement | 3–6 | |||
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS123 | Ethics and the Administration of Justice | HU | 3 | ||
AJS216 or FOR106 |
Criminalistics: Biological Evidence or Forensic Science: Biological Evidence | 3–4 | |||
Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Lab Science emphasis only | 0–3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 | |||
AJS290BN | Courtroom Testimony Seminar | 1 | |||
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 | |||
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 | |||
COM225 | Public Speaking | L | 3 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 | |||
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 | |||
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 | |||
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 | |||
Elective | Elective Course | 0–3 |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | Critical course Gateway course | SB | 3 | |
ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Critical course | 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS215 or AJS219 or FOR105 |
Criminalistics: Physical Evidence or Crime Scene Technology: Physical Evidence or Forensic Science: Physical Evidence | Critical course | 3–4 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC | 3 | ||
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS216 or FOR106 |
Criminalistics: Biological Evidence or Forensic Science: Biological Evidence | 3–4 | |||
Math Requirement | Math Requirement | 3–6 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS123 | Ethics and the Administration of Justice | HU | 3 | ||
Math Requirement | Math Requirement | Lab Science emphasis only | 0–3 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS275 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 | |||
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 | |||
COM225 | Public Speaking | L | 3 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AJS290BN | Courtroom Testimony Seminar | 1 | |||
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 | |||
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 |
Term 9
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 | |||
Emphasis Coursework | Emphasis Coursework | 3–4 |
Term 10
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Elective | Elective | 0–3 |
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.
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative