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.
Prerequisites
There is no special selection criteria for this program
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| Degrees & Certifications | Program Length |
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| Associate of Applied Science | Four semesters |
| Criminal Justice Level II Certificate | Three semesters |
| Criminal Justice Level I Certificate | 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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Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science Degree Plan
First Semester Second Semester CJSA 1322/ CRIJ 1301** Intro to Criminal Justice 3 CJSA 1312/ CRIJ 1307 Crime in America 3 CJSA 1342/ CRIJ 2314** Criminal Investigation 3 CJCR 1307/CRIJ 2313** Correctional Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1359/ CRIJ 2328** Police Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1313/ CRIJ 1306** Court Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1327/ CRIJ 1310** Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 CJSA 1317/ CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice 3 CJSA 1325 Criminology 3 CJSA 1348 Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15 Third Semester Fourth Semester CJLE 1345 Crime Scene Investigation 3 CJSA 2300/ CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 3 Criminal Justice Approved Elective 3 Criminal Justice Approved Elective 3 ENGL 1301 Composition I 3 MATH 1314 or MATH 1332 3 SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3 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 II Certificate Plan
First Semester Second Semester CJSA 1322/ CRIJ 1301** Intro to Criminal Justice 3 CJSA 1312/ CRIJ 1307 Crime in America CJSA 1342/ CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation 3 CJCR 1307/CRIJ 2313** Correctional Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1359/ CRIJ 2328** Police Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1313/ CRIJ 1306** Court Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1327/ CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 CJSA 1317/ CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice 3 CJSA 1325 Criminology 3 Criminal Justice Approved Elective 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 15 Third Semester CJLE 1345 Crime Scene Investigation 3 Criminal Justice Approved Elective 3 CJSA 1348 Ethics in Law Enforcement 3 CJSA 2300/ CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 3 TOTAL 12 TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 42 **Field of Study Curriculum. (CRIJ courses only.)
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Criminal Justice Level I Certificate Plan
First Semester Second Semester CJSA 1322/ CRIJ 1301** Intro to Criminal Justice CJSA 1312/ CRIJ 1307 Crime in America CJSA 1342/ CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation 3 CJCR 1307/ CRIJ 2313** Correctional Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1359/ CRIJ 2328** Police Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1313/ CRIJ 1306 Court Systems & Practices 3 CJSA 1327/ CRIJ 1310** Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 CJSA 1317/ CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice 3 CJSA 1325 Criminology 3 3 TOTAL 15 TOTAL 12 TOTAL CERTIFICATE HOURS 27 **Field of Study Curriculum. (CRIJ courses only.)
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