Criminal Justice Programs
Criminal Justice/Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Criminal Justice Transfer Option/General Studies Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)
Criminal Justice Technology/Certificate
Police Science Option/Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
For Police Academy recruits only.
The Associate of Applied Science degree enables students to qualify for positions as police officers, security officers or positions in corrections. This program also serves those already in the field who wish to update their skills. People working in criminal justice must know how to interact with other agencies, work well with people on a daily basis, communicate clearly in writing and speaking, work with data, investigate cases and present them in court, and plan and organize total agency operations. For more information about the criminal justice program, call 301-322-0553.
Degrees & Certificates:
Criminal Justice Code 824
Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
Program Concentration 30 Credits
| CJT 151 Introduction to Criminal Justice or |
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| COS 151 Introduction to Corrections |
3 |
| CJT 152 Police Operations |
3 |
| CJT 153 Law Enforcement and the Community |
3 |
| CJT 154 Police Management or |
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| COS 153 Corrections Management |
3 |
| CJT 155 Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
| CJT 251 Criminal Law |
3 |
| CJT 253 Criminal Investigation |
3 |
| CJT 254 Criminal Evidence and Procedure |
3 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Choose from the following elective options: |
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| Forensic Science |
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| FOS 250 |
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| Specialized Police Operations |
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| CJT 162, CJT 166, CJT 170 |
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| Community Policing |
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| CJT 171-172 |
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| Cooperative Education/Internship |
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| CJT 291-293 |
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| Corrections |
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| COS 251, COS 253 |
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| Other |
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| CAP 131, SPN 101, PAR 151-257 |
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Required General Education Courses 30-31 Credits
| English Composition I and II* |
6 |
| Humanities* |
6 |
| SPH 101 and any philosophy course |
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| Mathematics* |
3 |
| MAT 112 or higher |
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| Science* |
3-4 |
| Social Sciences* |
9 |
| PSY 213 or PSY 101 |
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| SOC 101 |
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| SOC 201, SOC 203 or POS 102 |
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| Computer Literacy* |
3 |
| CIS 101 |
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Minimum Required for A.A.S. Degree 60 Credits
Criminal Justice Transfer Option Code 113
of General Studies Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.)
The associate of arts degree enables students to transfer to four-year institutions to earn bachelor’s degrees, or to obtain positions as police officers, security officers or positions in corrections. This program also serves those already in the field who wish to update their skills. People working in criminal justice must know how to interact with other agencies, work well with people on a daily basis, communicate clearly in writing and speaking, work with data, investigate cases and present them in court, and plan and organize total agency operations. For more information about the criminal justice program, call 301-322-0553.
Program Concentration 23 Credits
| CJT 151 Introduction to Criminal Justice or |
3 |
| (COS 151 may be substituted for CJT 151) |
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| CJT 153 Law Enforcement and the Community** |
3 |
| Choose four courses from the following: |
12 |
| CJT 152 Police Operations |
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| CJT 154 Police Management or |
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| COS 153 Corrections Management |
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| CJT 155 Juvenile Delinquency |
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| CJT 251 Criminal Law |
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| CJT 253 Criminal Investigation |
|
| CJT 254 Criminal Evidence and Procedure |
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| Electives |
5 |
| Choose from the following: |
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| CJT 162, CJT 166, CJT 170 |
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| CJT 291-293 Cooperative Education/Internship |
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Required General Education Courses 37-38 Credits
| English Composition I and II* |
6 |
| Humanities* |
9 |
| SPH 101, any 200-level English literature course, and any humanities course |
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| Mathematics* |
3 |
| MAT 112 or higher |
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| Science* |
7-8 |
| Two courses, one must carry laboratory credit |
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| Social Sciences* |
9 |
| PSY 213, or PSY 101; SOC 101 or SOC 201 or SOC 203 or POS 102; and one history course from the general education list |
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| Computer Literacy* |
3 |
| CIS 101 |
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Minimum Required for A.A. Degree 60 Credits
Criminal Justice Technology Code 825
Certificate
Program Concentration 15 Credits
| CJT 151 Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
| CJT 152 Police Operations |
3 |
| CJT 153 Law Enforcement and the Community |
3 |
| CJT 251 Criminal Law |
3 |
| CJT 253 Criminal Investigation |
3 |
Required General Education Courses 15 Credits
| EGL 101 Composition I: Expository Writing |
3 |
| Humanities |
3 |
| SPH 101 |
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| Mathematics |
3 |
| MAT 112 or higher |
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| Social Sciences |
6 |
| PSY 101 and PSY 213 |
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Total Required for Certificate 30 Credits
Police Science Option Code 816
of Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.)
For Police Academy recruits only.
The Police Science option in the Criminal Justice A.A.S. degree is designed specifically for recruits of law enforcement agencies. The program will prepare graduates to function as entry-level police officers with local law enforcement agencies. The curriculum is a partnership between Prince George’s Community College and Prince George’s Municipal Police Academy and is designated specifically for recruits who attend the Prince George’s Municipal Police Academy. Police recruits will complete 30 credits of required general education courses and 30 credits of required police science courses in the Academy Program in accordance with the Maryland Police Training Commission (MPTC), the state regulatory agency for police and instructor training and certification. The A.A.S. degree provides the tools needed for police officers to meet the challenges of law enforcement in the new millennium. The A.A.S. degree option will also provide a bridge for law enforcement personnel wishing to continue their higher education for personal and/or professional career advancement.
Program Concentration 30 Credits
| CJT 151 Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
| CJT 152 Police Operations |
3 |
| CJT 153 Law Enforcement and the Community** |
3 |
| CJT 155 Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
| CJT 251 Criminal Law |
3 |
| CJT 253 Criminal Investigations |
3 |
| CJT 254 Criminal Evidence and Procedure |
3 |
| FOS 250 Forensic Science |
3 |
| FOS 258 Basic Accident Investigations |
3 |
| HLE 213 First Aid |
3 |
Required General Education Courses 30 Credits
| English Composition I and II* |
6 |
| EGL 101 and 132 |
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| Humanities* |
6 |
| SPH 109 and SPN 101 |
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| Mathematics* |
3 |
| MAT 112 or higher |
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| Science* |
3 |
| NTR 101 |
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| Social Sciences* |
9 |
| PSY 101; SOC 101 |
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| SOC 203–This course will be embedded in the academy instruction and the theory will be taught by criminology instructors. |
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| Computer Literacy* |
3 |
| CIS 101 |
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(Note: The above general education courses may be offered in an accelerated one-semester session to accommodate the needs and time availability of students enrolled in the Prince George’s Municipal Police Academy.)
Minimum Required for A.A.S. Degree 60 Credits