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Program Information

Learn more about this pathway with one of the associated programs below:

• Forensic Investigation
• Administration of Justice Studies

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Field of Interest

Details

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

1. Synthesize multiple sources of information to make timely assessments.
2. Solve problems through logical and sound reasoning.
3. Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences.
4. Communicate in the language common to the criminal justice system.
5. Collaborate with diverse agencies, community representatives and individuals to achieve common goals.
6. Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, and current issues to criminal justice operations.
7. Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data.
8. Practice professional standards appropriate to the field of criminal justice.
9. Subscribe to and practice ethical behavior appropriate to the field of criminal justice.
10. Collect, identify, classify, and analyze physical evidence related to criminal investigations.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this certificate 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 certificate. 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.

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 AAA/CPD150, AAA/CPD150AC, CPD104, and AAA115/CPD115. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Disclaimer

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, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Certificate of Completion in Fingerprint Identification and Photography (http://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=134389).

Other Versions

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. Other versions of this pathway map from different catalog years are available below: