Program: Criminal Justice, A.A.S. - Northeast Texas Community College - Modern Campus Catalog™

Apr 06, 2025

2014-2015 Catalog

Faculty Advisors: Richard Jones • 903-434-8206 (rjones@ntcc.edu); Leonard Newman • 903-434-8109 (lnewman@ntcc.edu); Bob Hedges • 903-434-8266 (bhedges@ntcc.edu)

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. The Criminal Justice program offers instruction and training for individuals who are seeking careers in Criminal Justice or related fields. The A.A.S. degree not only prepares a student to sit for the Texas Peace Officer Licensing Examination, but also provides a faculty advisor early in their program of study to develop a degree plan. Deviations from the courses listed require a recommendation from the faculty advisor and approval of the Associate Vice President for Workforce Development.

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (18 Credit Hours)

Composition: 3 Hours

One course.

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours.

Speech: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours.

Mathematics: 3 Hours

One course.

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours.

Computer Technology: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

COSC 1301 - Microcomputer Applications 3 credit hours.
COSC 1309 - Logic Design 3 credit hours.
COSC 1315 - Fundamentals of Programming JAVA 3 credit hours.
COSC 1320 - C++ Programming I 3 credit hours.
COSC 2320 - C++ Programming II 3 credit hours.

Language, Philosophy and Culture or Creative Arts Elective: 3 Credit Hours

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century) 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the Present) 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - Theatre History I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1301 - Appreciation of the Humanities: Pre-Classical through Renaissance 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1302 - Appreciation of the Humanities in Modern Times 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Science: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.

Criminal Justice Concentration (34 Credit Hours)

CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit hours. (Fall)
CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices 3 credit hours. (Fall)
CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America 3 credit hours. (Spring)
CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 credit hours. (Spring)
CJLE 2421 - Texas Peace Officer Law 4 credit hours. (Spring)
CJLE 2420 - Texas Peace Officer Procedures 4 credit hours. (Summer)
CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices 3 credit hours. (Fall)
CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation 3 credit hours. (Fall)
CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 3 credit hours. (Spring)
CJLE 2522 - Texas Peace Officer Skills 5 credit hours. (Fall)

Other Degree Requirements (17 Credit Hours)

HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 credit hours.
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 credit hours.
Elective 3 credit hours.
PHED 1238 - Fitness for Life 2 credit hours. or
Two courses from the following:
PHED 1102 - Aikido 1 credit hour.
PHED 1103 - Intermediate Aikido 1 credit hour.
PHED 1104 - Advanced Aikido 1 credit hour.
PHED 1105 - Beginning Tennis 1 credit hour.
PHED 1106 - Intermediate Tennis 1 credit hour.
PHED 1107 - Advanced Tennis 1 credit hour.
PHED 1108 - Sand Volleyball 1 credit hour.
PHED 1110 - Aerobic Exercise 1 credit hour.
PHED 1111 - Advanced Aerobic Exercise I 1 credit hour.
PHED 1112 - Weight Training and Aerobic Activity 1 credit hour.
PHED 1114 - Weight Training 1 credit hour.
PHED 1115 - Intermediate Weight Training 1 credit hour.
PHED 1116 - Advanced Weight Training 1 credit hour.
PHED 1117 - Body Conditioning 1 credit hour.
PHED 1119 - Intermediate Aerobic Exercise 1 credit hour.
PHED 1120 - Karate 1 credit hour.
PHED 1121 - Intermediate Karate 1 credit hour.
PHED 1122 - Advanced Karate 1 credit hour.
PHED 1124 - Soccer I 1 credit hour.
PHED 1129 - Advanced Aerobic Exercise II 1 credit hour.
PHED 1134 - Walking/Jogging 1 credit hour.
PHED 1136 - Spinning 1 credit hour.
PHED 1137 - Intermediate Spinning 1 credit hour.
PHED 1138 - Advanced Spinning 1 credit hour.
PHED 1139 - Beginning Disc Golf 1 credit hours.
PHED 1140 - Intermediate Disc Golf 1 credit hour.
PHED 1146 - Fitness Boxing 1 credit hour.
PHED 1147 - Basketball 1 credit hour.
PHED 1148 - Recreational Softball 1 credit hour.

Minimum Required - 69 Credit Hours