Degrees/Certificates - Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

For program information please call (432) 685-4685.

Midland Program:
Gavin Frantz	142 T	685-4657
Dean
Leslie Montez	142 T	685-6447
Division Secretary
Faculty
Robert Peetz	174 T	685-4685

Ft. Stockton Program:
Dale Beikirch	A42 AMS	432/685-5539
Dean, Distance Learning
Brenda Tipton		432/336-4882
Director, WRTTC
Faculty
Frank Lacy	WRTTC	432/336-7882 ext.114

Related Websites: Criminal Justice Department • Business Studies Division

The Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement program is designed to prepare students for the complex responsibilities of policing a community. It is intended to give the 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 AAS and AS Degree programs consist of 64-65 semester credit hours and can be completed in two years. The Law Enforcement Certificate consists of 26 semester credit hours and can be completed in one year. Students interested in these programs should contact the Business Studies Division Dean or the program coordinator. This is a Tech-Prep program that provides students with opportunities to gain advanced technical skills. Students may receive college credit for approved courses taken during high school. High school students should discuss this option with their counselor. Others may contact the program coordinator at Midland College for information. The courses listed below are suggested for students who wish to earn an Associate of Science degree at Midland College. An official degree plan must be filed before graduation. For additional information on degree plans, contact the program coordinator or Dean listed above.The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board has designated five courses in the Criminal Justice Field of Study (CJ FOS). These courses, identified below, comprise a core of courses that are guaranteed to transfer to upper-level institutions and apply towards a baccalaureate degree in criminal justice. The transferability of other courses is within the discretion of the upper-level institution. Implementation of the CJ FOS does not affect the number of courses or credit hours required for completing a degree or certificate at Midland College. Please note that courses that require prerequisites are denoted by an asterisk (*).

Associate of Science

Students transferring to another institution should follow this degree plan.

Core Requirements

43 Semester Credit Hours

See Core Requirements
Specific course requirements for this degree include: MATH 1314; PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301; SPCH 1311; two KINE activity courses.

Criminal Justice Field of Study

21 Semester Credit Hours

Required: CRIJ 1301; CRIJ 1306; CRIJ 1310; CRIJ 2313; CRIJ 2328, plus any two of the following: CRIJ 1307; CRIJ 1313; CRIJ 2301; CRIJ 2314; CRIJ 2323

MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 64

Suggested Semester Plans
Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Options

If you are following the Associate of Science - Criminal Justice degree option at Midland College, this semester plan is SUGGESTED.

This plan is based on three factors:

    1. you begin your studies at Midland College in the Fall semester;
    2. you are a full-time student, and not working more than 15 hours per week; and
    3. you have passed all three parts of the THEA (COMPASS) test and are not required to          take remedial courses.

Fall Semester - year one:
CRIJ 1301; ENGL 1301; SPCH 1311; MATH 1314; GOVT 2301; KINE activity course (16 semester hours)

Spring Semester - year one:
CRIJ 1306; CRIJ 1310; ENGL 1302; VPA Elective; GOVT 2302; KINE activity course (16 semester hours)

Fall Semester - year two:
CRIJ 2313; CRIJ Elective; Natural Science Elective; HIST 1301; SOCI 1301 or PSYC 2301; (16 semester hours)

Spring Semester - year two:
CRIJ 2328; CRIJ Elective; HUMA Elective; Natural Science Elective; HIST 1302; (16 semester hours)

If you are not a full-time student, or have not passed all parts of the THEA / COMPASS test, you should contact the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator or the Division Dean to develop a semester plan that fits your schedule.

LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement (AAS) degree option gives students greater flexibility in course work, having more electives, a greater number of criminal justice courses and fewer academic courses than the Associate of Science Degree. Graduates from an accredited college or university holding a baccalaureate degree may receive an AAS degree in Law Enforcement upon successful completion of thirty (30) semester hours of criminal justice courses and by completing appropriate leveling courses as determined by the Dean or Program Coordinator.

The degrees and certificate in this field offered by Midland College and the courses needed to achieve these credentials are included in the following sections. Please note that courses which require prerequisites are denoted by an asterisk (*).

Associate of Applied Science

Core Requirements

29 Semester Credit Hours

    See Core Requirements
    Specific course requirements for this degree include: ENGL 1301;
    ENGL 1302; SOCI 1301; PSYC 2301; SPCH 1321; two KINE activity courses; GOVT 2301;     GOVT 2302; VPAH elective; MNS elective

Specialty Courses

36 Semester Credit Hours

Required: CRIJ 1301; CRIJ 1306; CRIJ 1310; CRIJ 2313; CRIJ 2314; CRIJ 2323; CRIJ 2328*; CJSA 2323; and four specialty course electives from the following: any CRIJ/CJSA/CJCR/CJLE course; LGLA 1301; LGLA 1345; LGLA 1349; LGLA 2305; LGLA 2331. Other courses may be used with the consent of the Program Coordinator and Dean based on individual circumstances.

If you are following the Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement degree option at Midland College, this semester plan is SUGGESTED.

This plan is based on three factors:
    1: you begin your studies at Midland College in the Fall semester;
    2: you are a full-time student, and not working more than 15 hours per week;
    3: you have passed all three parts of the THEA (COMPASS) test and are not required to         take remedial courses.

Fall Semester - year one:
CRIJ 1301; CRIJ 1307; CRIJ 2314; ENGL 1301; SPCH 1321; KINE activity course (16 semester hours)

Spring Semester - year one:
CRIJ 1306; CRIJ 1310; C.J. Specialty Elective; ENGL 1302; GOVT 2301; KINE activity course (16 semester hours)

Fall Semester - year two:
CRIJ 2313; CRIJ 2323; C. J. Specialty Elective; *GOVT 2302; SOCI 1301; MNS Elective (18 - 19 semester hours)

Spring Semester - year two:
CJSA 2323; CRIJ 2328; C. J. Specialty Elective; *PSYC 2301; VPAH Elective (15 semester hours)

Law Enforcement Certificate

Specialty Courses

21 Semester Credit Hours

Required: CRIJ 1301; CRIJ 1306; CRIJ 1310; CRIJ 2313; CRIJ 2328; plus any two CRIJ/CJSA/CJCR/CJLE courses

Related Courses

5 Semester Credit Hours

GOVT 2301; two KINE activity courses