Criminal Justice, Corrections Concentration, AAS

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The Criminal Justice program prepares students for a career in such areas as law enforcement, corrections, security and juvenile justice. The program allows students to choose either an AA or AAS degree. All students must complete the basic Criminal Justice requirements, then select other Criminal Justice classes in areas of primary interest.

NOTE: Students who have a criminal background history may make it through the program, but it is NOT likely that they will find employment in the Criminal Justice field, and students with a criminal history may NOT be eligible for an internship, which is required for the AAS degree.

For more information about the Criminal Justice program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/criminaljustice.

Program Details

Location: Ankeny

Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.

Students may start any semester.

Program Entry Requirements

Complete an application for admission.
Satisfy the assessment requirement.
Attend any required information/registration session.

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Criminal Justice AA or AAS degree, a student must complete the standard core requirements for the degree, plus the Criminal Justice required courses and options and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Semester 1

SDV 108 - The College Experience Credits: 1
CRJ 100 - Intro to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 109 - Theories of Interviewing Credits: 3
Select 3 credits from Option Courses Credits: 3
AAS degree Core Math or Science Credits: 3
AAS degree Core Communications course Credits: 3

Semester 2

CRJ 238 - Corrections & Constitutional Law Credits: 3
CRJ 229 - Penology Credits: 3
Select 3 credits from Option Courses Credits: 3
AAS Distributed Requirements Credits: 6
AAS degree core Social and Behavioral Science/Humanities course Credits: 3

Semester 3

CRJ 220 - Community-Based Corrections Credits: 3
CRJ 222 - Correctional Treatment Methods Credits: 3
SOC 200 - Minority Group Relations Credits: 3
AAS Distributed Requirements Credits: 6

Semester 4

CRJ 932 - Internship Credits: 3
AAS Distributed Requirements Credits: 6
Select 6 credits from Option Courses Credits: 6

Option Courses-Select 12 Credits

Students are strongly encouraged to talk to a full-time Criminal Justice instructor about which option courses and general education courses to take. Other CRJ courses may be eligible for use as option courses with department chair approval. Please consult chair prior to registering for those courses.

CRJ 107 - Survey Crim Justice Agencies Credits: 3
CRJ 111 - Police and Society Credits: 3
CRJ 128 - Victimology Credits: 3
CRJ 137 - Juvenile Law Credits: 3
CRJ 141 - Criminal Investigation Credits: 3
CRJ 167 - Operating Sys. for Forensics Credits: 3
CRJ 176 - Computer Forensics I Credits: 3
CRJ 178 - E-Crime Investigative Methods Credits: 3
CRJ 179 - White Collar Crime Credits: 1
CRJ 195 - Crime Scene Investigation Credits: 4
CRJ 196 - Crime Scene Investigation 1 Credits: 2
CRJ 197 - Crime Scene Investigation 2 Credits: 2
CRJ 237 - Criminal & Constitutional Law Credits: 3
CRJ 239 - Special-Need Offenders Credits: 3
CRJ 248 - Scientific Investigation Credits: 3
CRJ 264 - Effective Courtroom Testimony Credits: 1
CRJ 276 - Computer Forensics II Credits: 3
CRJ 277 - Adv Digital Forensic Methods Credits: 4
CRJ 292 - Police Phys Fitness and Cond Credits: 1
CRJ 293 - Crim Justice Report Writing Credits: 1
CRJ 296 - Latent Friction Ridge Evidence Credits: 1
CRJ 297 - Death & Injury Investigations Credits: 1
CRJ 298 - Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Credits: 1
CRJ 301 - Intro to Homeland Security Credits: 3
CRJ 302 - Transportation & Border Sec Credits: 3
CRJ 303 - Intel Analysis & Sec Mgmt Credits: 3
CRJ 305 - Introduction to Cyber Terrorism Credits: 3
CRJ 333 - Crime Scene Investigation & Forensic Photography Credits: 2
POL 129 - Politics of Terrorism Credits: 3
SOC 240 - Criminology Credits: 3

Total Minimun Credits Required to Complete the AAS Degree-Corrections Concentration - 64

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$151.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Costs	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4
Books (approximate)	255	250	275	225

Approximate total for the program: $10,669**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Assist people in trouble.
Patrol businesses, residential and rural areas.
Collect evidence at a crime or accident scene.
Testify in court.
Be involved in community relations activities.
Supervise problem youth.
Assist judges and attorneys.
Set up Loss Prevention programs

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Ability to get along with people.
Possess maturity and emotional stability.
Be in good physical health including sight and hearing.
Self discipline to work with situations that may contradict your personal values.
Ability to deal with emergencies.
Function well under stress.
Ability to function effectively in a political environment.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

Students who have a criminal background history may make it through the program, but it is NOT likely that they will find employment in the Criminal Justice field, and students with a criminal history may NOT be eligible for an internship, which is required.
This is a highly rewarding field with a great number of careers, including federal marshal, detective, juvenile court officer, security manager, lab technician, parole officer, game warden, state patrol, prison guard, police sergeant.
Some courses may be offered online.
Average starting salary: AA degree $39,980, AS degree $37,645 (2010-2011 Placement Report).

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