Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Criminal Justice provides students with the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to earn a bachelor`s degree in Criminal Justice and pursue a graduate degree in a related field. With a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue advancement in several fields including local and federal law enforcement, the courts, corrections, security, and investigations. With a graduate degree, students may pursue employment in several areas including criminal justice professors, lawyers, judges, and statisticians. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Administration of Justice Studies as well as six related Certificates of Completion (CCLs) are available.

Details

Field of Interest

Behavioral Science and Human Services

Degree Type

Associate in Arts (AA)

Academic Plan

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

8144

Total credits required

60-64

Catalog Year

2023-2024

Effective Term

Fall 2022

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Apply fundamental criminal justice principles to situations related to the criminal justice system.
Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences.
Apply foundational principles in criminal justice ethics to analyze real life and hypothetical decision-making situations.
Communicate in the language common to the criminal justice system.
Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data.
Demonstrate techniques and skills for developing and maintaining a collaborative and inclusive environment.
Synthesize multiple sources of information to support decision making.
Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based annual median wages* for this program. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information.

Bailiffs

$39,160 Show expanded career information for Bailiffs

Correctional Officers and Jailers

$46,200 Show expanded career information for Correctional Officers and Jailers

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

$63,670 Show expanded career information for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

$91,350 Show expanded career information for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

$98,870 Show expanded career information for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

$81,150 Show expanded career information for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Lawyers

$102,390 Show expanded career information for Lawyers

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

$66,020 Show expanded career information for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

$57,860 Show expanded career information for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Public Safety Telecommunicators

$47,200 Show expanded career information for Public Safety Telecommunicators

Security Guards

$30,570 Show expanded career information for Security Guards

Statisticians

$99,370 Show expanded career information for Statisticians

There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:

Judicial Law Clerks
Transit and Railroad Police

* Wage information sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Program. Updated May 2021.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
Arizona State University (College of Public Service and Community Solutions), Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Justice Studies, Bachelor of Arts
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Justice Studies, Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University (College of Public Service and Community Solutions), Public Service and Public Policy (Criminology), Bachelor of Science
Northern Arizona University, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science

Pathway Map Option Details

No pathway map option has been selected. Please select from the pathway map options listed above.

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS101	Introduction to Criminal Justice		Critical course Gateway course	SB	3
AJS123	Ethics and the Administration of Justice			HU	3
Transfer Option					3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
REC120	Leisure and the Quality of Life			SB	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level	If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor to select an elective.	If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals.		3–5
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3

Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	COM Requirement	SB or L	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Transfer Option					3
Transfer Option					3
AJS240	The Correction Function				3
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270	Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations			or SB	3
Elective	Criminal Justice Elective		Select one course (3 credit hours) that transfers to ASU as a 200-level course with a CRJ prefix. You may select specific courses from the Course Equivalency Guide that satisfy these criteria. Determination is made based on the semester and year the course is taken. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals.		3–5
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]	SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or L	3
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270 or HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171	Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations or Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work		COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: AJS109 Track 1 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: AJS212 Track 1 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: AJS270 Track 1 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: HRM160 Track 2 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: REC120 Track 2 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: SWU171 Track 3	or SB or SB or H, SB	3
PAD100	21st Century Public Policy and Service				3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]	SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or L	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 to satisfy [SB] and [C].	SB	3
Elective	NAU Criminology Elective		Select AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or L	3
AJS109	Substantive Criminal Law				3
AJS240	The Correction Function				3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3
COM225	Public Speaking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L	3

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General		Recommend FOR105 or FOR106.	SG	4
Transfer Option					3
Transfer Option					3
Transfer Option					3
AJS230	The Police Function				3
SWU171	Introduction to Social Work			H, SB	3
PSY101 or SOC101	Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology			SB	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level		If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals.		3–5
Elective	Elective		Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		2–3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
Elective	ASU Public Programs Elective		Complete a course that transfers to ASU with the following prefix CRJ, HST, PAF, POS, SOC, SOS, OR SWU (according to the CEG for the term taken). Cannot be met with PAD 100 (ASU PAF 100), PAD 200 (ASU PAF 201), POS 110 (ASU POS 110), or SOC 101 (ASU SOC 101).		3
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270 or REC120 or HRM160 or SWU171	Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Tourism Principles and Practices or Introduction to Social Work		COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: AJS109 Track 1 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: AJS212 Track 1 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: AJS270 Track 1 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: REC120 Track 2 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: HRM160 Track 2 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: SWU171 Track 3	or SB or SB or H, SB	3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
MAT206	Elements of Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.		CS	3
AJS225	Criminology			SB	3
Elective	NAU Criminology Elective		Select AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
AJS225	Criminology			SB	3
AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 or AJS200	Victimology and Crisis Management or Current Issues In Criminal Justice			C, SB or SB	3
BPC110 or CIS105	Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems			CS	3
CIS114DE	Excel Spreadsheet				3

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		Recommend selecting a course that satisfies the Global [G] or Historical [H] awareness area.	HU	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative		Recommend FOR105 or FOR106.	SQ	4
Transfer Option					3
Transfer Option					3
Elective					3
AJS113	Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices				3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270	Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations			or SB	3
ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217	Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level		If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals.		3–5
ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217	Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L	3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
AJS113	Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices				3
ENG216	Persuasive Writing on Public Issues	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.		L	3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
AJS212	Juvenile Justice Procedures				3
AJS260	Procedural Criminal Law				3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		Recommend AJS119 OR BPC/CIS+++	CS	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
AJS230	The Police Function		3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS101	Introduction to Criminal Justice		Critical course Gateway course	SB	3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS123	Ethics and the Administration of Justice			HU	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC	3

Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
Transfer Option					3
REC120	Leisure and the Quality of Life			SB	3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270 or REC120 or HRM160 or SWU171	Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Tourism Principles and Practices or Introduction to Social Work		COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: AJS109 Track 1 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: AJS212 Track 1 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: AJS270 Track 1 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: REC120 Track 2 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: HRM160 Track 2 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: SWU171 Track 3	or SB or SB or H, SB	3
Elective	NAU Criminology Elective		Select AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
AJS109	Substantive Criminal Law				3

Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	COM Requirement	SB or L	3
Transfer Option					3
AJS240	The Correction Function				3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]	SB	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]	SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or L	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]	SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or L	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]	SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or L	3
AJS/EMT/FSC/SWU258 or AJS200	Victimology and Crisis Management or Current Issues In Criminal Justice			C, SB or SB	3
COM225	Public Speaking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L	3

Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option					3
Transfer Option				CS	3
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270	Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations			or SB	3
PSY101 or SOC101	Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology			SB	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level		If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals.		3–5
ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217	Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L	3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
PAD100	21st Century Public Policy and Service				3
MAT206	Elements of Statistics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair.		CS	3
AJS225	Criminology			SB	3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
AJS225	Criminology			SB	3
BPC110 or CIS105	Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems			CS	3

Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	.	Recommend selecting a course that satisfies the Global [G] or Historical [H] awareness area.	HU	3
Transfer Option				L	3
AJS230	The Police Function				3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level		If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals.		3–5
ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217	Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L	3
ENG216	Persuasive Writing on Public Issues	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.		L	3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
AJS240	The Correction Function				3

Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
Transfer Option				3
AJS113	Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices			3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level	If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals.		3–5
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
AJS113	Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices			3
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270 or REC120 or HRM160 or SWU171	Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Tourism Principles and Practices or Introduction to Social Work	COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: AJS109 Track 1 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: AJS212 Track 1 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: AJS270 Track 1 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: REC4120 Track 2 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: HRM160 Track 2 or COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement. Students must choose two classes from at least two of the three interdisciplinary area tracks: SWU171 Track 3	or SB or SB or H, SB	3
Elective	NAU Criminology Elective	Select AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3
AJS212	Juvenile Justice Procedures			3

Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option				3
Elective				3
SWU171	Introduction to Social Work		H, SB	3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		L	3
Second Language	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level	If proficient at this level, consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to select an elective that best aligns with your academic and professional goals.		3–5
Elective	Elective	Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		2–3
Elective	ASU Public Programs Elective Requirement	Complete a course that transfers to ASU with the following prefix CRJ, HST, PAF, POS, SOC, SOS, OR SWU (according to the CEG for the term taken). Cannot be met with PAD 100 (ASU PAF 100), PAD 200 (ASU PAF 201), POS 110 (ASU POS 110), or SOC 101 (ASU SOC 101).		3
Elective	Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
CIS114DE	Excel Spreadsheet			3
AJS260	Procedural Criminal Law			3

Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9 Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General	Recommend FOR105 or FOR106.	SG	4
Transfer Option				3
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270	Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations		or SB	3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application	Recommend AJS119 OR BPC/CIS+++	CS	3

Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10 Term 10
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative	Recommend FOR105 or FOR106.	SQ	4
Elective	Criminal Justice Elective	Select one course (3 credit hours) that transfers to ASU as a 200-level course with a CRJ prefix. You may select specific courses from the Course Equivalency Guide that satisfy these criteria. Determination is made based on the semester and year the course is taken. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
AJS230	The Police Function			3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 11
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 12
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 13
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 14
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 15
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s curriculum website for the Associate in Arts in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=176494).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Associate in Arts (AA) in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice

Details

Bailiffs

$39,160 Show expanded career information for Bailiffs

Correctional Officers and Jailers

$46,200 Show expanded career information for Correctional Officers and Jailers

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

$63,670 Show expanded career information for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

$91,350 Show expanded career information for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

$98,870 Show expanded career information for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

$81,150 Show expanded career information for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Lawyers

$102,390 Show expanded career information for Lawyers

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

$66,020 Show expanded career information for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

$57,860 Show expanded career information for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Public Safety Telecommunicators

$47,200 Show expanded career information for Public Safety Telecommunicators

Security Guards

$30,570 Show expanded career information for Security Guards

Statisticians

$99,370 Show expanded career information for Statisticians

Course Sequence by Term

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