The Criminal Justice AA program is interdisciplinary and provides the student with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system including components such as law enforcement, courts, and corrections. The student will also explore the theories relating to criminal behavior, legal procedures, and laws involved in the investigation and prosecution of crimes. The program prepares the student either for moving forward with additional academic studies or for careers in various aspects of the justice system such as policing, corrections, probation, family services, or victim advocacy.
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
The changing complexity of the criminal justice field has created a demand for personnel with a strong foundation and education in the field. The Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science Program is designed to meet the needs of pre-service and in-service criminal justice employees to obtain a foundational educational experience. The program provides a blend of core criminal justice classes and general education courses. The program prepares the student for entry level positions in criminal justice and/or for pursuit of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Organizational Management and Leadership: Criminal Justice Leadership).
Alternately, the Associate of Arts (AA) Program fulfills the initial two-year curriculum for many four-year Bachelor of Arts criminal justice programs.
Students must take 39 credits of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security courses.
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1020 | Intro to Policing | 3 |
| OR | ||
| CRMJ 2120 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 1170 | Law Enforcement/Ethics,justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2000 | Court Testimony and Report Writing | 3 |
| CRMJ 2130 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 |
| Additional CRMJ and HSEC courses | ||
| Additional CRMJ courses |
Students must take 6 general elective credits.
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Writing Level I (WR1) |
3 credits |
| American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) | 3 credits |
| MATH/APPM/LSCI | 3 credits |
| Student must complete six (6) credits of general education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, one of which is either WR2 or ORAL. | |
| ARTS/HUM/IT/ORAL/SOC/WR2 | 6 credits |
| UNST | 1 credits |
The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Corrections Option, is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in corrections and law enforcement. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system, criminal activities, and corrections systems in our society dictate the need for criminal justice personnel that think critically and are empowered to make ethical decisions. The program provides a blend of core criminal justice classes and general education courses. The program prepares the student for positions in corrections and for completion of an AAS in Criminal Justice.
The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Corrections Option, is tailored to support careers in the criminal justice field.Total Credit Hours: 31
Program Requirements
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1170 | Law Enforcement/Ethics,justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2010 | Use of Force | 3 |
| CRMJ 2350 | Intro to Corrections | 3 |
| CRMJ 2365 | Community Based Corrections | 3 |
| Additional CRMJ courses |
General Education Requirements
The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Law Enforcement Option, is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in law enforcement. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system and criminal activities in our society dictate the need for criminal justice personnel that think critically and are empowered to make ethical decisions. The program provides a blend of core criminal justice classes and general education courses. The program prepares the student for positions in today’s complex law enforcement field and for completion of an AAS in Criminal Justice.
The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Law Enforcement Option, is tailored to support careers in the criminal justice field.
Total Credit Hours: 31
Program Requirements
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1170 | Law Enforcement/Ethics,justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2010 | Use of Force | 3 |
| CRMJ 2130 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 |
| CRMJ 2420 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| Additional CRMJ courses |
The Criminal Justice Certificate II is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in the field of criminal justice and law enforcement. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system and criminal activities in society require the foundational education provided in this certificate program to empower those in or entering the profession to respond to the changing demands on the criminal justice and law enforcement professional. The program provides a blend of core criminal justice classes. The program prepares the student in and for entry-level positions in today’s complex law enforcement environment and for completion of a Certificate I and/or an AAS in Criminal Justice.
Total Credit Hours: 15
Program Requirements
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1020 | Intro to Policing | 3 |
| CRMJ 2000 | Court Testimony and Report Writing | 3 |
| CRMJ 2135 | Criminal Investigation II | 3 |
| Additional CRMJ courses |
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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