Criminal Justice (AA)
Associate of Arts
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Soc. Sciences and Human Srvs.
The Criminal Justice program provides an overview of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, the court system, criminal law, corrections, police-community relations, ethics, probation, and parole, learning the fundamentals of research design and analysis. This program serves those who might find an entry level position with an associate's degree and fulfills the first two years of a program for students interested in pursuing a career in the criminal justice field where earning a Bachelor's or higher degree is either an advantage or required. Positions available to graduates of a criminal justice program may be found in the areas of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, various other governmental agencies, corrections, probation, and parole systems, private security agencies, advocacy, careers dealing with policy and planning, and insurance companies.
Completion of the following courses results in an associate degree and meets the general core requirements at all Idaho public universities. The suggested coursework normally fulfills the first half of baccalaureate degree requirements in Criminal Justice. Course selections should be tailored to match requirements of the intended transfer institution.
Contact Information:
Social & Behavioral Sciences Division
Lee-Kildow Hall, Room 217
Phone: (208) 769-7782
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication | 6 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 7-8 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing 1 | 0 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness 1 | 0 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| CJ-103 | Introduction to Criminal Justice   | 3 |
| CJ-202 | Corrections in America | 3 |
| CJ-203 | Drugs and Society  | 3 |
| CJ-205 | Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| CJ-245 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| POLS-101 | American National Government | 3 |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC-102 | Social Problems | |
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Courses 100-level or higher | 10-12 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
- 1
This General Education Requirement is met by the Program Requirements.
Recommended Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-205 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC-211 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-220 | Marriage and Family | 3 |
| SOC-251 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| POLS-275 | State and Local Government | 3 |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Effectively delineate and explain the major organizations of the American Criminal Justice System, particularly the roles and responsibilities of each.
- Evaluate various theoretical models that have been developed to explain both individual and group criminal behavior.
- Identify and apply major discipline specific concepts, procedures, and practices.
- Locate, manage and use legal, technological and other professional resources in the criminal justice field.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements.
Full-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I Gateway course | 3 |
| POLS-101 | American National Government Gateway course | 3 |
| SOC-101 or SOC-102 |
Introduction to Sociology or Social Problems |
3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| CJ-103 | Introduction to Criminal Justice Gateway course | 3 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| CJ-202 | Corrections in America | 3 |
| CJ-203 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
| CJ-245 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CJ-205 | Criminal Procedures Milestone course | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Part-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I Gateway course | 3 |
| POLS-101 | American National Government Gateway course | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| CJ-103 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| SOC-101 or SOC-102 |
Introduction to Sociology or Social Problems |
3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| CJ-202 | Corrections in America | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| CJ-203 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 9-10 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| CJ-245 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| CJ-205 | Criminal Procedures Milestone course | 3 |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Elective | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone