Criminal Justice Studies
Criminal Justice Studies Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code: 10-504-5
For more information: www.wctc.edu/criminal-justice
Explore the framework of the criminal justice system, and prepare for jobs in a variety of professions or easily transfer into bachelor’s degree programs at select four-year colleges. Develop critical life skills necessary for any public safety or human service job.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C-
Program GPA = 2.0
Program Outcomes
- Illustrate the interrelationships of the three core components of the criminal justice system.
- Analyze situational responses.
- Apply communication skills as a criminal justice professional.
- Conduct investigations.
- Examine the professional code of ethics for a criminal justice practitioner.
- Explore personal wellness strategies for the criminal justice professions.
- Explain the role of criminal justice professionals in working with diverse populations.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 504-101 | Intro to CJ Studies | 3 |
| 504-102 | Police Organization and Admin | 3 |
| 504-104 | Introduction to Security | 3 |
| 504-112 | Careers in Public Safety | 3 |
| 504-114 | CJ Capstone | 4 |
| 504-115 | Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| 504-116 | Constitutional Rights Crim Law | 3 |
| 504-119 | Future Trends Criminal Justice | 3 |
| 504-120 | Terrorism Homeland Security | 3 |
| 504-122 | Patrol & Traffic Procedures | 3 |
| 504-123 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| 504-135 | CJ Juvenile Law | 3 |
| 504-140 | Criminology | 3 |
| 504-142 | CJ Report Writing | 3 |
| 809-168 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| General Studies | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-198 | ||
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| 809-197 | Contemporary Amer Society | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-196 | ||
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-198 | ||
| Total Credits | 61 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 504-101 | Intro to CJ Studies | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 504-104 | Introduction to Security | 3 |
| 504-112 | Careers in Public Safety | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 504-116 | Constitutional Rights Crim Law | 3 |
| 804-107 | College Mathematics | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 504-122 | Patrol & Traffic Procedures | 3 |
| 504-102 | Police Organization and Admin | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| 504-119 | Future Trends Criminal Justice | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 504-120 | Terrorism Homeland Security | 3 |
| 504-135 | CJ Juvenile Law | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 504-142 | CJ Report Writing | 3 |
| 504-123 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 504-140 | Criminology | 3 |
| 504-115 | Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 504-114 | CJ Capstone | 4 |
| 809-168 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Summer Term | ||
| 809-197 | Contemporary Amer Society | 3 |
| 809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |