The Criminal Justice (CJ) program provides a broad and intensive curriculum for students entering law enforcement careers. Career possibilities include police officer, security officer, investigations, probation and parole officer, and tribal police officer. Students who complete the Criminal Justice program are eligible for state certification.

Before being employed students must successfully complete a background investigation, a physical exam, a psychological evaluation, and a passing grade on the licensing exam.

Those wishing to enroll in this program must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid drivers license. Once enrolled students must remain arrest free.

Associate of Applied Science Degree program
61 credits (4 semesters & 1 summer)
Required Courses-

FOUN 107	College Success	1 credit
FOUN 207	Career Success	2 credits
COMM 106	Speech	3 credits
ENGL 104	English for Careers	3 credits
ENGL 110	Composition	3 credits
MTH 101	General Math	3 credits
CHMA 102	Chemical Awareness	1 credit
CS 101	Introduction to Computers	3 credits
HUM 101	Humanities	3 credits
SOC 101	Intro to Sociology	3 credits
CJ 101	Intro to Law Enforcement	3 credits
CJ 102	Accident Investigation	3 credits
CJ 103	Police Report Writing	3 credits
CJ 104	Traffic Law	3 credits
CJ 105	Criminal Investigation	3 credits
CJ 150	Patrol Procedures	3 credits
CJ 160	Weapons/Physical Fitness Training	3 credits
CJ 208	Police Photography	3 credits
CJ 215	Police/Community Relations	3 credits
CJ 222	Police Administration	3 credits
CJ 230	Criminal Law	3 credits
CJ 254	Juvenile Justice	3 credits
Electives:
CJ 235	Field Experience (as available)	1-3 credits
PSY 101	Intro to Psychology	3 credits

The courses listed above and the general education requirements are required for graduation with a Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science Degree.