Criminal Justice - Associate Degree
66 credits
See an Advisor or Program Manager for administration changes in 2016-2017 for this degree.
The Associate in Criminal Justice introduces students to three areas of the Criminal Justice system: police, courts, and corrections. This degree is interdisciplinary in nature. Studies include the humanities, law, natural, behavioral and social sciences. The curriculum seeks to balance theoretical inquiry with applied knowledge.
This Associate degree satisfies the first two years of the Distance Education Bachelor of Criminal Justice.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Common Core | ||
| Area I: Communications | ||
| ENGL 111G | Rhetoric and Composition | 4 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Business and Professional Communication | 3 | |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 3 | |
| Writing in the Humanities and Social Sciences | 3 | |
| COMM 265G | Principles of Human Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 253G | Public Speaking | |
| Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Mathematics Appreciation | 3 | |
| College Algebra | 3 | |
Higher MATH course | ||
| Area III: Science | ||
| Select two from two departments: | 8 | |
| The Planets | 4 | |
or ASTR 110G | Introduction to Astronomy | |
| Natural History of Life and Natural History of Life Laboratory | 4 | |
| Human Biology and Human Biology Laboratory | 4 | |
| Contemporary Problems in Biology | 4 | |
| Principles and Applications of Chemistry | 4 | |
| Introduction to Computer Science | 4 | |
| Introductory Environmental Science | 4 | |
| Geography of the Natural Environment | 4 | |
or GEOL 111G | Introductory Geology | |
| The Great Ideas of Physics | 4 | |
| Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select 6-9 credits from 2-3 departments: | 6-9 | |
ANTH G courses | ||
| Human Growth and Behavior | 3 | |
ECON G courses | ||
GEOG G courses | ||
GOVT G courses | ||
| Introduction to Language | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Introductory Sociology | 3 | |
| Contemporary Social Problems | 3 | |
| Introduction to Social Welfare | 3 | |
| Introduction to Women s Studies | 3 | |
| Area V: Humanities/Fine Art | ||
| Select 6-9 credits from 2-3 departments: | 6-9 | |
| Orientation in Art | 3 | |
| Perspectives on Literature | 3 | |
or ENGL 220G | Introduction to Creative Writing | |
| Roots of Modern Europe | 3 | |
| Modern Europe | 3 | |
| Introduction to Early American History | 3 | |
| Introduction to Recent American History | 3 | |
| An Introduction to Music | 3 | |
| History of Jazz in Popular Music: A Blending of Cultures | 3 | |
PHIL G course | ||
| The World of Theatre | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice Core Courses | ||
| C J 101G | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| C J 205 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| C J 210 | The American Law Enforcement System | 3 |
| C J 230 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| C J 250 | Courts and the Criminal Justice System | 3 |
| Related Course Requirements | ||
| Select 8 credits from NMSU College of Arts and Sciences second language requirements. | 8 | |
| Other Course Requirements | ||
| COLL 101 | College/Life Success | 3 |
| C S 110 | Computer Literacy | 3 |
| or OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | |
| Electives | ||
| Select additional electives to bring total credits to a minimum of 66. | ||
| Total Credits | 66 | |
Note: A grade of C or better is required in all Criminal Justice courses and any courses filling the Arts & Sciences Core Requirements.
Second Language Requirements
The College of Arts & Sciences requires completion of a second language through the 212 level for the Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree. See the NMSU Catalog for College of Arts and Sciences for additional information on how to satisfy this requirement.
Second Language Requirements:
- Completion of a second language through the 112 level
- Completion through the 213 level for native speakers