Dec 21, 2024  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2024-2026 Academic Catalog

Criminal Justice, AAS (CRIM.AAS)

Location(s): Main Campus


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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice is a program that prepares graduates with knowledge and skills for numerous career opportunities. Career preparation opportunities include local, state, and federal career tracks in law enforcement, investigations, juveniles, corrections (probation and parole), and pre-law. Flexibility in the Associate of Applied Science degree also allows customizing study options for other classes including business and computers.Specializing in hands-on and scenario-based training, the Criminal Justice program strives to ensure that graduates leave the program with knowledge and with the ability to analyze, problem-solve, work with a team, and, as possible, demonstrate skill proficiency in the program curriculum. There are also opportunities to train with and learn from local agencies to bring the real world to the classroom. Students must complete a Law Enforcement Training Academy to earn this degree. This credential fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in communications and problem solving while promoting a strong work ethic. The semester-by semester plans described below are general guidelines. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM MAP.

Articulation Agreements:

Garden City Community College and Fort Hays State University - Articulation Agreement for the Bachelor of Technology Leadership Degree:

Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Technology Leadership Degree from Fort Hays State University should work closely with their faculty advisor to follow the specific plan for the articulation agreement. To view the agreement, click here: Fort Hays State University - Technology Leadership .  For more information from Fort Hays State University, click here: https://www.fhsu.edu/appliedtechnology/technology-leadership/.

Garden City Community College and Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus - Articulation Agreement for the Bachelor of Science Technology Management Degree:

Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Technology Management Degree from Kansas State University Polytechnic Campus in Salina, Kansas should work closely with their faculty advisor to follow the specific plan for the articulation agreement. To view the agreement, click here: Kansas State University - Technology Management . For more information from Kansas State University, click here:  https://www.salina.k-state.edu/admissions/transfer-partnerships/documents/technology-management-garden-city.pdf.

 

Minimum Credit Hours Required to Graduate = 67


Semester 1 (14 Hours)


Semester 3 (14-16 Hours)


Degree Requirement (12 Hours)


  • CRIM 180 - Law Enforcement Academy Training 12 Hour(s)

Notes


* CORE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENT

English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Student Success, Social Responsibility & Diversity

** REQUIRED PROGRAM COURSE

*** PROGRAM ELECTIVE COURSE

Other courses are subject for approval with submission of Graduation Substitution form.

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