Criminal Justice

Students who complete a criminal justice curriculum are prepared for work in law enforcement, probation and corrections, and in other positions in the field of criminal justice. There will always be need for law enforcement and criminal justice professionals. A criminal justice degree is also excellent preparation for further study in criminal justice, sociology, law, or in other human services disciplines.

General Education Requirements

Students must complete the college core requirements consisting of 34 credit hours and a minimum of nine additional credits in AS disciplines for an Associate of Science degree or nine additional credits in AA disciplines for an Associate of Arts degree.

Degree Requirements

• 20 credits completed at DCC
• 2.00 (C) grade point average
• Minimum of 60 total credits

• Suggested Courses Credits (some may satisfy Core Requirements)
• LE103 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
• LE201 Criminal Law 3
• LE203 Criminal Evidence and Procedure 3
• LE205 Corrections 3
• LE208 Ethics in Criminal Justice 2
• LE210 Community Policing 3
• PS201 National Government 3
• PS202 State and Local Government 3
• PY103 General Psychology 3
• SO103 Principles of Sociology 3
• SO207 Criminology 3
• SO209 Juvenile Delinquency 3
• SO220 Social Problems 3
• SO225 Deviant Behavior 3
• SO235 Race and Ethnic Relations 3

The courses listed above are reflective of those most commonly required in preparation for transfer to another college or university. When selecting courses, students should consult the catalog of the school to which they intend to transfer.

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