Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Criminal Justice provides students with the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who intend to earn a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and pursue a graduate degree in a related field. With a bachelor's degree, students may pursue advancement in several fields including local and federal law enforcement, the courts, corrections, security, and investigations. With a graduate degree, students may pursue employment in several areas including criminal justice professors, lawyers, judges, and statisticians. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Administration of Justice Studies as well as six related Certificates of Completion (CCLs) are available.

Details

Field of Interest

Behavioral Science and Human Services

Degree Type

Associate in Arts (AA)

Academic Plan

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

8144

Total credits required

60-64

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Fall 2024

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges.

What You'll Learn

Apply fundamental criminal justice principles to situations related to the criminal justice system. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS200, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, AJS275, PAD100, PAD200)
Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS200, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, AJS275, ENG215, ENG216, ENG217, HRM160, PAD100, PAD200, REC120, SWU171, [C], [CS], [FYC], [G], [H], [HU], [L], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ], (COM), (CRE))
Apply foundational principles in criminal justice ethics to analyze real life and hypothetical decision-making situations. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS200, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, AJS275, PAD100, PAD200, SWU171, [CS], [MA], [SG], [SQ])
Communicate in the language common to the criminal justice system. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS200, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, AJS275, ENG215, ENG216, ENG217, PAD100, PAD200, [FYC], (COM), (CRE))
Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS200, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, AJS275, PAD100, PAD200, [CS], [FYC], [MA], [SG], [SQ], (COM), (CRE))
Demonstrate techniques and skills for developing and maintaining a collaborative and inclusive environment. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS200, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, AJS275, HRM160, PAD100, PAD200, REC120, SWU171, [C], [G], [H], [HU], [SB], (COM))
Synthesize multiple sources of information to support decision making. (AJS101, AJS109, AJS113, AJS123, AJS200, AJS212, AJS225, AJS230, AJS240, AJS270, AJS275, ENG215, ENG216, ENG217, PAD100, PAD200, SWU171, [C], [CS], [FYC], [G], [H], [MA], [SG], [SQ], (COM), (CRE))
Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Bailiffs

$40,180 Show expanded career information for Bailiffs

Correctional Officers and Jailers

$45,070 Show expanded career information for Correctional Officers and Jailers

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

$62,670 Show expanded career information for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

$88,140 Show expanded career information for Detectives and Criminal Investigators

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

$98,610 Show expanded career information for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Intelligence Analysts

$88,140 Show expanded career information for Intelligence Analysts

Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

$100,330 Show expanded career information for Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Judicial Law Clerks

$63,860 Show expanded career information for Judicial Law Clerks

Lawyers

$126,600 Show expanded career information for Lawyers

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

$68,060 Show expanded career information for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Police Identification and Records Officers

$88,140 Show expanded career information for Police Identification and Records Officers

Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

$56,120 Show expanded career information for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

Public Safety Telecommunicators

$46,880 Show expanded career information for Public Safety Telecommunicators

Security Guards

$33,600 Show expanded career information for Security Guards

Statisticians

$97,450 Show expanded career information for Statisticians

Transit and Railroad Police

$71,000 Show expanded career information for Transit and Railroad Police

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Pathway Map Options

There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.

These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.

Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice
Arizona State University (College of Public Service and Community Solutions), Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Justice Studies, Bachelor of Arts
Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Justice Studies, Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University (College of Public Service and Community Solutions), Public Service and Public Policy (Criminology), Bachelor of Science
Northern Arizona University, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science
Arizona State University (Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions), Criminology and Criminal Justice (Policing), Bachelor of Science

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS101	Introduction to Criminal Justice		Critical course Gateway course	SB	3
AJS123	Ethics and the Administration of Justice			HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
REC120	Leisure and the Quality of Life			SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3

Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	COM Requirement	SB or SB or L or SB	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
AJS240	The Correction Function				3
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270	Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations			None or SB	3
Elective	Criminal Justice Elective		Select one course (3 credit hours) that transfers to ASU as a 200-level course with a CRJ prefix. You may select specific courses from the Course Equivalency Guide that satisfy these criteria. Determination is made based on the semester and year the course is taken. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]	SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
PAD100	21st Century Public Policy and Service				3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]	SB	3
COM225	Public Speaking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C].	SB	3
Elective	NAU Criminology Elective		Select AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
AJS109	Substantive Criminal Law				3
AJS240	The Correction Function				3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3
COM225	Public Speaking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
AJS109 or AJS200 or AJS212 or AJS270 or AJS275	Substantive Criminal Law or Current Issues In Criminal Justice or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations or Criminal Investigation I			None or SB or None or SB or None	3
AJS113	Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices				3

Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General		Recommend FOR105 or FOR106.	SG	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
AJS230	The Police Function				3
SWU171	Introduction to Social Work			H, SB	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		2–3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171	Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work		COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement.	None or SB or H, SB	3
Elective	ASU Public Programs Elective		Complete a course that transfers to ASU with the following prefix CRJ, HST, PAF, POS, SOC, SOS, OR SWU (according to the CEG for the term taken). Cannot be met with PAD 100 (ASU PAF 100), PAD 200 (ASU PAF 201), POS 110 (ASU POS 110), or SOC 101 (ASU SOC 101).		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
PAD200	Public Affairs Economics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAD100 or permission of Instructor.			3
AJS225	Criminology			SB	3
Elective	NAU Criminology Elective		Select AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
AJS225	Criminology			SB	3
AJS/EMT/FSC258 or AJS200	Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety or Current Issues In Criminal Justice			C, SB or SB	3
BPC110 or CIS105	Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems			CS or CS	3
CIS114DE	Excel Spreadsheet				3
HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171	Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work		Students must choose two (2) classes from different interdisciplinary area tracks. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Interdisciplinary Requirement Track One (HRM160 or REC120) Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Two (SWU171)	None or SB or H, SB	3
AJS230	The Police Function				3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3

Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design		Recommend selecting a course that satisfies the Global [G] or Historical [H] awareness area.	HU	3
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative		Recommend FOR105 or FOR106.	SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
AJS113	Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices				3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270	Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations			None or SB	3
ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217	Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L or L or L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217	Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L or L or L	3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
AJS113	Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices				3
ENG216	Persuasive Writing on Public Issues	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.		L	3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
AJS212	Juvenile Justice Procedures				3
AJS260	Procedural Criminal Law				3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		Recommend AJS119 OR BPC/CIS+++	CS	3
HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171	Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work		Students must choose two (2) classes from different interdisciplinary area tracks. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Interdisciplinary Requirement Track One (HRM160 or REC120) Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Two (SWU171)	None or SB or H, SB	3
AJS240	The Correction Function				3
Elective	Elective				3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
AJS230	The Police Function		3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30	3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
Awareness Areas
In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below, students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise met by other program requirements: Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Students are strongly encouraged to visit with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all graduation requirements.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS101	Introduction to Criminal Justice		Critical course Gateway course	SB	3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS123	Ethics and the Administration of Justice			HU	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3

Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3
MAT14+	College Mathematics		OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area	MA	3–6
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
REC120	Leisure and the Quality of Life			SB	3
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	NAU Criminology Elective		Select AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
AJS109	Substantive Criminal Law				3

Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	COM Requirement	SB or SB or L or SB	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
AJS240	The Correction Function				3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]	SB	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]	SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]	SB	3
COM225	Public Speaking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L	3
SB	Social-Behavioral Sciences		Recommend AJS/EMT/FSC258 to satisfy [SB] and [C]	SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
AJS/EMT/FSC258 or AJS200	Victimology and Crisis Management in Public Safety or Current Issues In Criminal Justice			C, SB or SB	3
COM225	Public Speaking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
AJS109 or AJS200 or AJS212 or AJS270 or AJS275	Substantive Criminal Law or Current Issues In Criminal Justice or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations or Criminal Investigation I			None or SB or None or SB or None	3

Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
Transfer Option	Transfer Option				3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			CS	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270	Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations			None or SB	3
ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217	Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L or L or L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective		Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
PAD100	21st Century Public Policy and Service				3
ENG216	Persuasive Writing on Public Issues	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102.		L	3
AJS225	Criminology			SB	3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application			CS	3
AJS225	Criminology			SB	3
BPC110 or CIS105	Computer Usage and Applications or Survey of Computer Information Systems			CS or CS	3
AJS113	Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices				3
HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171	Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work		Students must choose two (2) classes from different interdisciplinary area tracks. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Interdisciplinary Requirement Track One (HRM160 or REC120) Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Two (SWU171)	None or SB or H, SB	3

Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design	.	Recommend selecting a course that satisfies the Global [G] or Historical [H] awareness area.	HU	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
AJS230	The Police Function				3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective		Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
ENG215 or ENG216 or ENG217	Strategies of Academic Writing or Persuasive Writing on Public Issues or Personal and Exploratory Writing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102, or ENG111, or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG102. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.		L or L or L	3
PAD200	Public Affairs Economics	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PAD100 or permission of Instructor.			3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry			L	3
AJS240	The Correction Function				3
AJS230	The Police Function				3

Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
AJS113	Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices			3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171	Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work	COPP Interdisciplinary Requirement.	None or SB or H, SB	3
AJS113	Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices			3
Elective	NAU Criminology Elective	Select AJS course work that transfers as CCJ Departmental Elective. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3
AJS212	Juvenile Justice Procedures			3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application		CS	3
HRM160 or REC120 or SWU171	Tourism Principles and Practices or Leisure and the Quality of Life or Introduction to Social Work	Students must choose two (2) classes from different interdisciplinary area tracks. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. Interdisciplinary Requirement Track One (HRM160 or REC120) Interdisciplinary Requirement Track Two (SWU171)	None or SB or H, SB	3

Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ	Natural Sciences Quantitative	Recommend FOR105 or FOR106.	SQ	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency
SWU171	Introduction to Social Work		H, SB	3
L	Literacy & Critical Inquiry		L	3
Second Language or Elective	Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective	Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64).		0–5
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		2–3
Elective	ASU Public Programs Elective Requirement	Complete a course that transfers to ASU with the following prefix CRJ, HST, PAF, POS, SOC, SOS, OR SWU (according to the CEG for the term taken). Cannot be met with PAD 100 (ASU PAF 100), PAD 200 (ASU PAF 201), POS 110 (ASU POS 110), or SOC 101 (ASU SOC 101).		3
Elective	Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
CIS114DE	Excel Spreadsheet			3
AJS260	Procedural Criminal Law			3
AJS240	The Correction Function			3
Elective	Elective			3

Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Area	Credits
SG or SQ	Natural Sciences General	Recommend FOR105 or FOR106.	SG	4
Transfer Option	Transfer Option			3
AJS109 or AJS212 or AJS270	Substantive Criminal Law or Juvenile Justice Procedures or Community Relations		None or SB	3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		0–3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.		3
CS	Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application	Recommend AJS119 OR BPC/CIS+++	CS	3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10Term 10Term 10Term 10Term 10
Course Number	Course Name	Notes	Credits
Elective	Criminal Justice Elective	Select one course (3 credit hours) that transfers to ASU as a 200-level course with a CRJ prefix. You may select specific courses from the Course Equivalency Guide that satisfy these criteria. Determination is made based on the semester and year the course is taken. Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.	3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.	0–3
Elective	Elective	Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.	0–3
Elective	Elective	Consult with AJS faculty advisor and/or program director to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.	3
AJS230	The Police Function		3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 11
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 12
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 13
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 14
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 15
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
AJS Elective	AJS Elective		Consult with an AJS faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals. NAU Justice Studies 90/30		3

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

C = Cultural Diversity in the US
CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
FYC = First Year Composition
G = Global Awareness
H = Historical Awareness
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics
SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=190024).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Associate in Arts (AA) in Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Criminal Justice