The Cisco College Criminal Justice program provides students with a basic understanding of the parts of the criminal justice system, as well as expanded knowledge in specialized fields of study. Students will be prepared to work in a variety of of roles, including police officers, probation officers, criminologists, customs officials, correctional officers, public and private investigators, and research and planning analysts.
A student receiving a degree, Level I, or Level II certificate must complete the capstone requirements. Some courses will transfer to various 4-year universities. Verify course transferability with the university you plan to attend.
Please see the Cisco College Course Catalog for more information about this program.
Prerequisites
There are no special selection criteria for this program.
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| Degrees & Certifications | Program Length |
|---|---|
| Associate of Applied Science | Four semesters |
| Criminal Justice Level II Certificate | Three semesters |
| Criminal Justice Level I Certificate | Two semesters |
| Criminal Justice Level I Certificate - Homeland Security | Two Semesters |
What Can This Program Do For You
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Potential Career Paths
Police Officer
Sheriff
Paralegal
Correctional Officer
Private Investigator
Fish and Game Warden
Crime Scene Technician
Bailiff
Police Dispatch
Security Officer
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Salary Information
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Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan
First Semester Second Semester CJSA 1322 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 CJSA 1312 Crime in America 3 CJSA 1342 Criminal Investigation 3 CJCR 1307 Correctional Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1359 Police Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1313 Court Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1327 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 CJSA 1317 Juvenile Justice System 3 CJSA 2324 Community Resources in Corrections 3 CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15 Third Semester Fourth Semester Criminal Justice Approved Elective** (1304, 1325, 1333, 2331, 1342, 2345, 1393, 1347) 3 Criminal Justice Approved Elective** (1304, 1325, 1333, 2331, 1342, 2345, 1393, 1347) 3 CJLE 1345 Crime Scene Investigation 3 CJSA 2300 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 MATH 1314 College Algebra or MATH 1332 Contemporary Math 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3 Language, Philosophy & Culture, or Creative Arts* 3 GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60 *See core curriculum course option
**Field of Study Curriculum. (CRIJ courses only.)Some students may need preparatory courses in English, Reading, or Math. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward a certificate or degree
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Criminal Justice Level I Certificate Plan
First Semester Second Semester CJSA 1322 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 CJSA 1312 Crime in America 3 CJSA 1342 Criminal Investigation 3 CJSA 1313 Court Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1359 Police Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1317 Juvenile Justice 3 CJSA 1327 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 TOTAL 12 TOTAL 9 TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 21 -
Criminal Justice Level II Certificate Plan
First Semester Second Semester CJSA 1322 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 CJSA 1333 Traffic Law and Investigation or (1304, 1325, 2331, 1342, 2345, 1393, 1347) 3 CJSA 1342 Criminal Investigation 3 CJCR 1312 Crime in America 3 CJSA 1359 Police Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1307 Correctional Systems and Practices 3 CJSA 1327 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 CJSA 1313 Court Systems and Practices (Formerly Courts and Criminal Procedures) 3 CJCR 2324 Community Resources in Corrections 3 CJSA 1317 Juvenile Justice System 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15 Third Semester CJSA 2300 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 3 CJLE 1333 Traffic Law and Investigation or (1304, 2331, 1342, 2345, 1347, 1393, 1325)
3 CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 CJLE 1345 Intermediate Crime Scene Investigation 3 TOTAL 12 TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 42 -
Criminal Justice Level I Certificate Plan - Homeland Security
First Semester Second Semester HMSY 1337 Intro to Homeland Security 3 CJSA 2300 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 3 HMSY 1342 Understanding and Combating Terrorism 3 CJSA 1327 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 HMSY 1391 Special Topics in Homeland Security 3 HMSY 1343 Weapons of Mass Destruction 3 CJSA 1342 Criminal Investigation 3 HMSY 2337 Managing a Unified Incident Command 3 TOTAL 12 TOTAL 9 TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 21
Cisco College is a small campus, and I really don’t think I would have gotten that kind of support and education from a larger university. I never felt like just another number. The foundation that was set for me has truly made a difference in my studies. I not only learned the necessary material, but it was taught in a way that also improved my critical thinking.
– Ashlyn Orms
Meet the Faculty
James Berry
Professor of Criminal Justice
Abilene Campus
(325) 794-4434
james.berry@cisco.edu