Program Description
The AAS in criminal justice is designed to prepare students for
careers within the criminal justice system. The program offers
a combination of liberal arts and specialized career courses to
help students upon entry into the criminal justice field. The
curriculum is offered for those already employed in the
criminal justice profession as well as for high school students
interested in pursuing careers with local, state, or private
agencies within the field. Students are encouraged to seek
assistance from criminal justice faculty in making course
selections to suit their career goals and interests. Those
students interested in transferring to obtain a bachelor’s degree
from a four-year college or university should consult advisers
regarding our AA degree in general studies.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able
to:
Demonstrate an understanding of the criminal law and
of the criminal justice process (police, courts, and
corrections).
Explain the function and role of various criminal
justice practitioners in the operation of an ethical and
professional system of justice that exists within a
diverse society.
Analyze the history, functions, policies, and
procedures used in each subsystem of justice and
creatively offer alternatives to current practices.
Explain the impact of political and economic
considerations as it relates to criminal justice theory,
research, practice, and policy.
Demonstrate the ability to proficiently write about
criminal justice issues while utilizing academic
sources in an organized and coherent manner.
Program Advisors
Prof. Deborah Grubb
240-567-4324
Deborah.Grubb@montgomerycollege.edu
Germantown
Prof. J. Sean Fay
240-567-7479
Sean.Fay@montgomerycollege.edu
T
akoma Park/Silver Spring
Prof. Ginger Robinson
240-567-7513
Ginger.Robinson@montgomerycollege.edu
For more information, please visit:
montgomerycollege.edu/criminaljustice
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
A.A.S. DEGREE: DEGREE CODE 314
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Edition: 2018-2019
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
A.A.S. DEGREE: DEGREE CODE 314
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Rockville
First Semester
ENGL101 Introduction to College Writing
3 semester hours *
CCJS110 - Administration of Justice
3 semester hours
COMM108 Foundations of Human
Communications or COMM112 Business and
Profession Speech Communications
3 semester hours
SOCY100 Introduction to Sociology
3 semester hours
Mathematics Foundation
3 semester hours
Second Semester
CCJS201 Introduction to Law Enforcement or
CCJS230 Introduction to Corrections
3 semester hours
CCJS221 Criminal Law
3 semester hours
PSYC102 General Psychology
3 semester hours
English Foundation
3 semester hours
Arts or Humanities Distribution
3 semester hours
Third Semester
CCJS215 Organization and Administration
3 semester hours
POLI101 American Government
3 semester hours
Natural Science with Lab Distribution
4 semester hours
CCJS elective
3 semester hours
Elective
2 semester hours
Fourth Semester
CCJS242 Theory and Practice
3 semester hours
CCJS244 Contemporary Issues
3 semester hours
CCJS or behavioral and social science elective
3 semester hours
CCJS elective
3 semester hours
Elective
3 semester hours
Total Credit Hours: 60
Advising Notes
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 , or elective.
CCJS electives include CCJS 211 , CCJS 216 , CCJS 222 , CCJS 232 , CCJS 246 , CCJS 250 , and CCJS
255 . Students can also use CCJS 201 or CCJS 230 as a CCJS elective if not already used to satisfy a program
requirement.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
A.A.S. DEGREE: DEGREE CODE 314
Overall GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate
Total Credits:
Criminal Justice Web Page
The A.A.S. in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for careers within the criminal justice system. The
program offers a combination of liberal arts and specialized career courses to help students upon entry into the criminal
justice field. The curriculum is offered for those already employed in the criminal justice profession as well as for high
school students interested in pursuing careers with local, state or private agencies within the field. Students are
encouraged to seek assistance from criminal justice faculty in making course selections to fit their career goals and
interests. Those students interested in transferring to obtain a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
should consult advisers regarding our A.A. degree in General Studies
This degree is a career program and may not readily transfer to four year colleges/universities (except in special cases.) Visit transfer planning for more information.
CCJS electives include CJ 211/CCJS 211, CJ 216/CCJS 216, CJ 222/CCJS 222,
CJ 232/CCJS 232, CJ 246/CCJS 246, CJ 250/CCJS 250, and CJ 255/CCJS 255.
Students can also use CJ 111/CCJS 201 or CJ 230/CCJS 230 as a CCJS elective if
not already used to satisfy a program requirement.
This UNOFFICIAL document is for planning purposes ONLY and completion does not guarantee graduation.
Last Modified: July 2018
Advising Worksheet Contact:
Anthony Solano
See an advisor to submit an Application for Graduation
the semester BEFORE you intend to graduate.
* ENGL 101/ENGL 101A, if needed for ENGL 102/ENGL 103, or Elective.
Name:
Date: ID #:
Those students interested in transferring to obtain a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university should consult
Counseling Faculty/Faculty Advisors regarding our A.A. degree in General Studies (SSAH).
GENERAL EDUCATION: FOUNDATION COURSES Course Hours Grade
English Foundation (EN 102/ENGL 102 or EN 109/ENGL 103)
3
Math Foundation (MATH 110, 115, 117, 120, 130, 150, 165, 170, or 181)
CONSULT COUNSELING FACULTY/FACULTY ADVISOR ABOUT CHOICE
GENERAL EDUCATION: DISTRIBUTION COURSES Course Hours Grade
Arts or Humanities Distribution (ARTD or HUMD)
Behavioral & Social Sciences Distribution (BSSD)
CJ 110/CCJS 110 3
Natural Sciences Distribution with Lab (NSLD)
4
General Education Elective (GEEL)
3
General Education Elective (GEEL)
SO101/SOCY 100 3
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS Course Hours Grade
ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A (if needed for ENGL102/103 or Elective)*
PS 101/POLI 101 3
PY102/PSYC 102 3
CJ 111/CCJS 201 or CJ 230/CCJS 230 3
CJ 215/CCJS 215 3
CJ 221/CCJS 221 3
CJ 242/CCJS 242 3
CJ 244/CCJS 244 3
CJ/CCJS or Behavioral & Social Sciences ELECTIVE
CJ/CCJS ELECTIVE
CJ/CCJS ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE
ELECTIVE (if needed to complete 60 credits)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AAS (R): 314
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Editions 17-18 through 18-19
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ENGL 101 or ENGL 101A
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A.A.S. DEGREE: DEGREE CODE 314
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Transfer Opportunities
Montgomery College has partnerships with
multiple four-year institutions and the tools to
help you transfer. To learn more please visit:
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/Transfer/ or
http://artsys.usmd.edu/
Get Involved at MC!
Employers and Transfer Institutions are looking
for experience outside the classroom.
MC Student Clubs and Organizations
https://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/edu/plain.asp
x?id=2439
Related Careers
Some of the following career paths may require a
Bachelor’s degree.
Police officer, sheriff deputy, state trooper, federal
law enforcement agent, fish & wildlife officer,
correctional officer, probation & parole agent,
juvenile services caseworker/ probation agent,
private security industry.
Career Services
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/career
Career Coach
A valuable online search tool that will give you
the opportunity to explore hundreds of potential
careers or job possibilities in Maryland and the
Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Get started today on your road to a new future and
give it a try. Visit the website listed below:
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Notes:
Students are strongly encouraged to explore the multiple
professional opportunities in criminal justice and
investigate the specific academic, professional, physical
and background requirements established by each of the
agencies. Many criminal justice agencies have
significant background requirements that must be met
prior to employment. Students are encouraged to meet
with a criminal justice faculty advisor to discuss their
specific career and academic goals.