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Criminal Justice and Public Safety A.A.S. (Accelerated)
Program Available at:
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- Mountain View
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Criminal Justice webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an accelerated pathway and may not be suitable for some students. Work typical of a 16-week semester is covered in eight or fewer weeks. This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice and Public Safety. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree Criminal Justice and Public Safety. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The A.A.S. degree program in Criminal Justice and Public Safety is designed for those with Criminal Justice backgrounds as well as for recent high school graduates interested in preparing for employment in the fields of federal, state, and local law enforcement; also, corrections, probation, and parole or private security. Courses that complete the degree also complete the Basic Criminal Justice Studies Certificate (BC). CJSA, HMSY and PSYT courses may not transfer to a four-year program as part of the transferable credits for the four-year degree. Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult a success coach regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1-First Eight Weeks
CRIJ 1301 – Introduction to Criminal Justice This is a Core course. (Course also applies to BC)
CRIJ 1307 – Crime in America This is a Core course.
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEM
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Meet with your success coach about your program of study next steps.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 2-Second Eight Weeks
HMSY 1337 – Introduction to Homeland Security
BIOL 1322 – Nutrition and Diet Therapy This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
CRIJ 1306 – Court Systems and Practices (Course also applies to BC)
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEM
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Meet with a faculty advisor about career options.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 3-Wintermester
REQUIRED SUPPORT COURSE*
* Required Support Courses must be chosen from the following: CJSA 2382, CRIJ 2314, CRIJ 2323, CRIJ 2328, PSYT 2321.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach about your program of study next steps.
- Meet with a faculty advisor to discuss options for the cooperative education course, if needed.
Total Hours: 3
SEMESTER 4-First Eight Weeks
CRIJ 1310 – Fundamentals of Criminal Law
HMSY 1342 – Understanding and Combating Terrorism
CJSA 1348 – Ethics in Criminal Justice (Course also applies to BC)
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEM
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Meet with your success coach to file an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 5-Second Eight Weeks
CJSA 1330 – Cybercrimes. (Course also applies to BC)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 5 ACTION ITEM
- Meet with your success coach about your program of study next steps.
Total Hours: 6
SEMESTER 6-Maymester
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ELECTIVE*
* Criminal Justice Electives must be selected from the following: CJSA 1392, CJSA 1393, CRIJ 1313, HMSY 2306, PSYT 2345.
Total Hours: 3
SEMESTER 7-Summer I
PHIL 2306 – Introduction to Ethics This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
SEMESTER 7 ACTION ITEMS
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Meet with a faculty advisor to discuss options for the cooperative education course, if needed.
- Meet with your success coach about your program of study next steps.
Total Hours: 6
SEMESTER 8-Summer II
REQUIRED SUPPORT COURSE*
REQUIRED SUPPORT COURSE*
* Required Support Courses must be chosen from the following: CJSA 2382, CRIJ 2314, CRIJ 2323, CRIJ 2328, PSYT 2321.
SEMESTER 8 ACTION ITEM
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Meet with faculty advisor to discuss options for the cooperative education course, if needed.
Total Hours: 6
SEMESTER 9-First Eight Weeks
CJSA 1347 – Police Organization and Administration
CHOOSE ONE:
- CJSA 1382 – Cooperative Education-Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Capstone course for this award. OR
- CJSA 2334 – Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice Capstone course for this award. (Course also applies to BC)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ELECTIVE* (CJSA 1393 also applies to BC)
* Criminal Justice Electives must be selected from the following: CJSA 1392, CJSA 1393, CRIJ 1313, HMSY 2306, PSYT 2345.
SEMESTER 9 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Criminal Justice and Public Safety A.A.S. and Basic Criminal Justice Certificate.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 9
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS