Field of Interest
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.
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
Number of People Employed
114
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 6.1 %
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
Number of People Employed
7,222
4-Year Employment Growth
Decrease
by -0.7 %
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
Number of People Employed
1,304
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 6.1 %
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
Number of People Employed
1,289
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 5.7 %
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
Number of People Employed
1,289
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 5.7 %
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
Number of People Employed
394
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 4.1 %
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
Number of People Employed
761
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 2.9 %
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
Number of People Employed
9,004
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 10.8 %
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
Number of People Employed
8,087
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 8.8 %
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
Number of People Employed
1,304
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 6.1 %
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
Number of People Employed
1,289
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 5.7 %
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
Number of People Employed
7,008
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 11.3 %
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
Number of People Employed
999
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 9.3 %
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 11.3 %
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
Number of People Employed
1,363
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 4.7 %
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 5.1 %
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
Number of People Employed
326
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 21.2 %
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
Number of People Employed
1,286
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 9.8 %
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
Number of People Employed
27
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 7.4 %
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data,
reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s
proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers
including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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.
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
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Arizona State University (College of Public Service and Community Solutions), Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
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Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Justice Studies, Bachelor of Arts
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Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Justice Studies, Bachelor of Science
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Arizona State University (College of Public Service and Community Solutions), Public Service and Public Policy (Criminology), Bachelor of Science
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Northern Arizona University, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
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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 status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
| Awareness Areas |
- In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below,
students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise
met by other program requirements:
- Cultural [C] and
- Global [G] or Historical [H]
-
Students are strongly encouraged to visit
with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all
graduation requirements.
|
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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during 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 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. |
|
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. |
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 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. |
|
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 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. |
|
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 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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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. |
|
|
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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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
|
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3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
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| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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
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3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
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3 |
| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
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| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
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| AJS Elective |
AJS Elective |
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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
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3 |
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
| Awareness Areas |
- In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below,
students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise
met by other program requirements:
- Cultural [C] and
- Global [G] or Historical [H]
-
Students are strongly encouraged to visit
with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all
graduation requirements.
|
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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
Term 3
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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. |
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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
Term 4
| 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 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 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. |
|
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 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. |
|
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 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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
Term 6
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
. |
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. |
|
L or L or L |
3 |
| PAD200 |
Public Affairs Economics |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAD100 or permission of Instructor. |
|
|
3 |
| L |
Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
|
|
L |
3 |
| AJS240 |
The Correction Function |
|
|
|
3 |
| AJS230 |
The Police Function |
|
|
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
Term 7
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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
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|
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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
Term 8
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
Term 9
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Term 10
Term 10
Term 10
Term 10
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 11
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 12
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 13
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 14
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 15
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| 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 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.
- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=190024).
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.
Previous catalog years for Associate in Arts (AA) in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
