Program Code - CIP Code: POLI.AA/43.0107
Credits Required: 65
Academic Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences and Public Services
Contact:CRJS@kckcc.edu
The emphasis in the police science, associate in arts transfer degree curriculum, is to integrate the theory of criminal justice and all of its components: corrections, policing, the application of the criminal law, etc., into understandable concepts that the student can utilize in their pursuit of a bachelor’s degree. Students are educated in the various theories of the not only the police profession, but the entire criminal justice profession as defined by general educational theories and principles, procedures, and the expertise of the faculty. In this way, they are exposed to many theories and practical techniques in the form of academic learning and practical application scenarios, designed to enhance their understanding of all entities within the criminal justice system, be that corrections, policing, probation/parole, victim assistance, or the criminal law, for transfer of this degree to a bachelor’s level degree program.
Any deviation from the program must be approved by the Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Public Services.
Requirements for admission to the program:
|
Course |
Credit Hours |
|
|
BLUE 0101 |
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
| Course | Credit Hours | |
| ENGL 0101 | Composition I* | 3 |
| ENGL 0102 | Composition II* | 3 |
| SPCH 0151 OR SPCH 0201 |
Public Speaking OR Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| MATH 0105 | College Algebra** or higher | 3 |
| HIST 0105 | United States Since 1877 | 3 |
| PHIL | Elective (Logic recommended) | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| SOSC 0107 OR SOSC 0134 |
Sociology OR Criminology |
3 |
| PSYC 0101 | Psychology | 3 |
| CHEM 0101 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 5 |
| LANG | Elective | 5 |
| Total Hours for General Education Requirements | 37 | |
| *See course syllabus for prerequisite. **Math sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an advisor to determine correct placement. | ||
| Course | Credit Hours | |
| CRJS 0101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJS 0112 | Agency Administration (Police) | 3 |
| CRJS 0116 | Juvenile Delinquency and Justice | 3 |
| CRJS 0117 | Professional Responsibility in Criminal Justice (Ethics) | 3 |
| CRJS 0201 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRJS 0203 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJS 0204 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CRJS 0207 | Understanding Terrorism & Homeland Security | 3 |
| CRJS 0206 OR CRJS 0221 |
Criminal Justice Interview and Report Writing OR Criminal Justice Practicum |
3 |
| Total Hours for Police Science Requirements | 27 | |
| *See course syllabi for Police Science course prerequisites. | ||
| Total Hours for an Associate in Arts in Police Science Degree | 65 |