Program Code - CIP Code: POLI.AAS/43.0107
Credits Required: 61
Academic Division: Social and Behavioral Sciences and Public Services
Contact:CRJS@kckcc.edu
The emphasis in the police curriculum is to integrate practice with theory, and theory vs. practice. Students are educated in the various skills required to perform detailed police work 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 placement possibilities within this Field, upon graduation.
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 0104 | Intermediate Algebra** or higher | 3 |
| HIST 0105 | United States Since 1877 | 3 |
| SOSC 0107 OR SOSC 0134 |
Sociology OR Criminology |
3 |
| Natural & Physical Science Elective | 3 | |
| Total Hours for General Education Requirements | 21 | |
| *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 0118 | Law Enforcement Operations and Procedures | 3 |
| CRJS 0201 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRJS 0203 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJS 0204 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CRJS 0206 | Criminal Justice Interview and Report Writing | 3 |
| KLETC or Equivalent LE Academy | ||
| CRJS 0104 CRJS 0205 CRJS 0207 CRJS 0221 |
Communication + Crisis Traffic Administration and Control Introduction to Terrorism & Homeland Security Criminal Justice Practicum |
3 3 3 3 |
| Total Hours for Police Science Requirements | 39 | |
| *See course syllabi for Police Science course prerequisites. | ||
| Total Hours for an Associate in Applied Science in Police Science Degree | 61 |