Criminal Justice - Associate in Criminal Justice
Doña Ana Community College
2024-2025 Catalog
NOTE: All courses listed under “General Education” and “Major Requirements” may be applied toward a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at NMSU. Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in ENGL 1110G Composition I, the Mathematics requirement(s), all Major requirements, and achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
(60-61 credits)
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| English Composition - Level 1 | ||
| ENGL 1110G | Composition I | 4 |
| English Composition - Level 2 | ||
| Choose one from the following: | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | 3 | |
| Oral Communication | ||
| COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
| Area II: Mathematics 1 | 3-4 | |
| Area III/IV: Laboratory Science and Social/Behavioral Sciences 1 | 10 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | |
Area III: Laboratory Science 1 | ||
The courses below are recommended options for the second Area IV requirement. Any other Area IV courses are also acceptable. | ||
| Survey of Economics | 3 | |
or SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology | |
| Area V: Humanities 1 | 3 | |
One of the following courses is recommended: Any other area V courses are also acceptable | ||
| Logic, Reasoning, & Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| Philosophy, Law, and Ethics | 3 | |
| Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
| Philosophical Thought | 3 | |
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Select one course from Area VI - Creative/Fine Arts 1 | ||
| General Education Elective | ||
| An additional Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences course is recommended 1 | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CJUS 1110G is required for this degree and will count towards both General Education and Major Requirements | ||
| CJUS 1120 | Criminal Law 2 | 3 |
| CJUS 2120 | Criminal Courts and Procedure 2 | 3 |
| CJUS 2140 | Criminal Investigations 2 | 3 |
| CJUS 2150 | Corrections System 2 | 3 |
| CJUS 2220 | The American Law Enforcement System 2 | 3 |
| Electives, to bring the total credits to 60 3 | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |
- 1
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses
- 2
Courses are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
- 3
Electives should be selected in consultation with an academic advisor, the NMSU Catalog and the bachelor's degree requirements to ensure course transfer. Second language courses are recommended if they are required by the intended bachelor's degree.
(60-61 credits)
A Suggested Plan of Study
The contents of this roadmap may vary depending on initial student placement in mathematics and English. This is only a suggested plan of study for students, and is not intended as a contract. Individual student academic plans may vary. Please contact your academic advisor to create a plan that works for you. Course availability may vary from fall to spring semester and may be subject to modification or change.
NOTE: All courses listed under “Core Requirements” and “Major Requirements” may be applied toward a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at NMSU. Students must earn a final grade of C- or better in ENGL 1110G Composition I, the Mathematics requirement(s), all Major requirements, and achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 1 | 4 | |
| Composition I | ||
| Area II: Mathematics - Choose course in consultation with academic advisor. | 3-4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts - Choose one course from NM General Education Area VI. A list of courses can be found in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | 3 | |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area I: Communications - English Composition Level 2 | 3 | |
| Professional and Technical Communication Honors or Writing in the Humanities and Social Science | ||
| Area I: Communications - Oral Communications | 3 | |
| Introduction to Communication or Public Speaking | ||
| Area III: Laboratory Sciences - Choose one course from NM General Education Area III. A list of courses can be found in the NMSU/DACC Catalog. | 4 | |
| CJUS 1120 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| Elective - Choose elective in consultation with academic advisor. If student desires a bachelor in CJUS degree, Spanish or another language is recommended to meet the NMSU 2nd year fluency in a foreign language requirement. Reaching this level of proficiency can require up to 14 credits of coursework depending on student's language placement. | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| Elective Course | 4 | |
| Area V: Humanities - PHIL 1120G, PHIL 1145G, PHIL 2110G, or PHIL 2230G recommended; however, any NM General Education Area V course is acceptable. | 3 | |
| CJUS 2140 | Criminal Investigations | 3 |
| CJUS 2220 | The American Law Enforcement System | 3 |
| Elective - Choose elective in consultation with academic advisor. If student desires a bachelor in CJUS degree, Spanish or another language is recommended to meet the NMSU 2nd year fluency in a foreign language requirement. Reaching this level of proficiency can require up to 14 credits of coursework depending on student's language placement. | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| General Education Elective - An additional Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences course is recommended. | 3 | |
| CJUS 2120 | Criminal Courts and Procedure | 3 |
| CJUS 2150 | Corrections System | 3 |
| ECON 1110G or SOCI 1110G | Survey of Economics or Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Elective - Choose elective in consultation with academic advisor. If student desires a bachelor in CJUS degree, Spanish or another language is recommended to meet the NMSU 2nd year fluency in a foreign language requirement. Reaching this level of proficiency can require up to 14 credits of coursework depending on student's language placement. | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60-61 | |