Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Associate of Arts Degree

The magnitude and changing complexity of criminal activities dictate the need for criminal justice personnel who have had a broad-based educational experience. The program as presented includes General Education courses from the college curriculum, specialized Criminal Justice core courses, essential interdisciplinary offerings, and suggested Criminal Justice requirements.

The Associate of Applied Science Program is designed to meet the needs of pre-service and in-service criminal justice personnel as a terminal degree. Alternately, the Associate of Arts Program fulfills the initial two-year curriculum for many four-year Criminal Justice programs.

Individuals desiring a career in corrections work may benefit from this curriculum by selecting certain recommended courses in corrections. Those students who plan a career in corrections counseling or administration should also plan to take graduate study.

Program Requirements

Course Number Course Credits
CRMJ 1020Intro to Policing3
CRMJ 2100Politics & Judicial Process3
CRMJ 2120Intro to Criminal Justice3
CRMJ 2280Criminal Procedure3
CRMJ 2210Criminal Law3
CRMJ 2350Intro to Corrections3
CRMJ 2400Criminology3
CRMJ 2465Research Methods in Criminal Justice3

Total Credit Hours: 60

Criminal Justice

Associate of Applied Science

The magnitude and changing complexity of criminal activities dictate the need for criminal justice personnel with a broad-based educational experience. The Associate of Applied Science Program is designed to meet the needs of pre-service and in-service criminal justice personnel as a terminal degree. Alternately, the Associate of Arts Program fulfills the initial two-year curriculum for many four-year criminal justice programs. 

Program Requirements

Students must take 39 credits of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security courses.

Course Number Course Credits
CRMJ 1005Law Enforcement Health and Wellness3
CRMJ 1020Intro to Policing3
CRMJ 1170Law Enforcement/Ethics,justice3
CRMJ 2000Court Testimony and Report Writing3
CRMJ 2010Use of Force3
CRMJ 2120Intro to Criminal Justice3
CRMJ 2130Criminal Investigation I3
CRMJ 2135Criminal Investigation II3
CRMJ 2320Mental Wellness for Law Enforcement3
CRMJ 2420Juvenile Justice3
Additional CRMJ and HSEC courses 
Additional CRMJ courses 

Total Credit Hours: 61

Certificates

Criminal Justice Certificate I - Corrections Option

The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Corrections Option, is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in working in corrections. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system, criminal activities, and corrections systems in society dictate the need for criminal justice personnel that think critically and are empowered to make ethical decisions when responding to the unique needs of our corrections population. The program includes General Education courses from the college curriculum and Criminal Justice courses focused on preparing the student to pursue entry-level or advance to supervisory positions in today’s complex corrections environment.

The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Corrections, is tailored to help advance careers in the criminal justice field.

Total Credit Hours: 37

Program Requirements

Course Number Course Credits
CRMJ 1005Law Enforcement Health and Wellness3
CRMJ 1020Intro to Policing3
CRMJ 1170Law Enforcement/Ethics,justice3
CRMJ 2000Court Testimony and Report Writing3
CRMJ 2010Use of Force3
CRMJ 2120Intro to Criminal Justice3
CRMJ 2320Mental Wellness for Law Enforcement3
CRMJ 2350Intro to Corrections3
CRMJ 2365Community Based Corrections3
CRMJ 2420Juvenile Justice3

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL3 credits

MATH/APPM/LSCI

3 credits
UNST1 credits

CAREER PATHS

Building a Future in Criminal Justice

Central Wyoming College Criminal Justice program provides diverse career paths for individuals pursuing criminal justice education. Graduates can embark on various rewarding professions, including:

Public Safety, Juvenile Justice, Corrections, Victim Assistance, Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention, Loss Prevention, Court Administration, Trial Process and Research and Policy Making

For those looking to further their education, transfer options to four-year colleges or universities are available, opening doors to advanced career opportunities in the criminal justice sector.

 

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Meet Your Professor

Associate Professor of Criminal Justice

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Andrew Hanson

Instructor of Criminal Justice

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