Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement

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The Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement program is designed to prepare students for the complex responsibilities of policing a community. It is intended to give students knowledge in legal issues, human nature, social problems and attitudes that differ from their own. Midland College offers two degree options and one certificate option in this area. The Associate of Science (AS) - Criminal Justice degree is designed to provide courses at the freshman and sophomore levels for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree with a major or minor in criminal justice. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS)-Law Enforcement degree provides education and training for developing a marketable skill in law enforcement and may qualify the graduate for admission into a Bachelor of Applied Technology or Bachelor of Applied Science program at certain colleges or universities. A Law Enforcement Certificate is offered for individuals who need to document certain course work. 

All degree and certificate options include instruction in both law enforcement and corrections that is designed to challenge students, facilitate critical thinking and problem solving skills and facilitate learning. The A.S. and A.A.S. Degree options both consist of 60 semester credit hours and can be completed in two years. The Law Enforcement Certificate consists of 21 semester credit hours and can be completed in one year. 

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has designated five courses in the Criminal Justice Field of Study (CJFOS). These courses comprise a core of courses that are guaranteed to transfer to upper-level institutions and apply towards a baccalaureate degree in criminal justice. These courses are CRIJ 1301 , CRIJ 1306 , CRIJ 1310 , CRIJ 2313  and CRIJ 2328 . The transferability of other courses is within the discretion of the upper-level institution. Implementation of the CJFOS does not affect the number of courses or credit hours required for completing a degree or certificate at Midland College. 

Students interested in these programs should contact the criminal justice faculty, the chair of the Business Department or the Social and Behavioral Science and Business Division dean.

The course sequences shown in the programs of study below should be followed when possible.

Programs

• Criminal Justice, A.S.
• Law Enforcement, A.A.S

• Law Enforcement Certificate

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