Criminal Justice Technology

(Jefferson Davis Campus)

The successful completion of the Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science Degree will provide the student opportunity for employment in the field of criminal justice in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, and security. This program provides the student with some core curriculum courses but focuses primarily on criminal justice courses addressing different aspects of the field such as police, courts, and corrections.

This program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to a senior college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a community college counselor for advisement.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete either the MS-CPAS (Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System) or an MGCCC Board- approved Technical Attainment Assessment where applicable. See your advisor for further details.

Criminal Justice Certificate

CRJ 1313 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3
CRJ 1363 - Introduction to Corrections Credit(s): 3
CRJ 1323 - Police Administration and Organization Credit(s): 3
CRJ 1383 - Criminology Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2213 - Traffic Law Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2313 - Police Operations and Ethics Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2323 - Criminal Law Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2333 - Criminal Investigation Credit(s): 3
CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I Credit(s): 3
MFL 2513 - Occupational Spanish Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Criminal Justice Diploma

CRJ 1353 - Practicum in Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2393 - Survey of Criminalistics Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2513 - Juvenile Justice Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2743 - Foundations of Homeland Security and Terrorism Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2813 - Criminal Procedures Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15

Associate of Applied Science Degree

ENG 1113 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3
Math/Natural Science Elective Credit(s): 3/4 *
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15/16

Note:

Articulated credit may be awarded for approved courses. Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means ” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*MAT 1313 or any natural science with a lab.

**Any instructor/department chair approved field related elective.