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Degree Majors - Associate
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The Associate of Science (AS) degree is designed for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree with a major or minor in criminal justice or a related field. Students may elect to focus on law enforcement or corrections. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is intended as a non-transfer two-year degree. The AAS degree has a greater concentration of criminal justice courses and fewer academic course requirements than the AS degree. Earning the AAS degree 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 also offered for individuals who need to document certain course work but do need or desire a degree. 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 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. 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 Science Core Requirements 43 Semester Credit Hours Criminal Justice Field of Study 21 Semester Credit Hours MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 64 Graduates of this program must demonstrate general education competencies as follows: 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 Specialty Courses 36 Semester Credit Hours MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 65 Graduates of this program must demonstrate general education competencies as follows: Reading, Writing, Fundamental Mathematical Skills: Satisfied THEA or alternative THEA requirements. Law Enforcement Certificate Specialty Courses 21 Semester Credit Hours Related Courses 5 Semester Credit Hours The student must demonstrate the ability to use computers. The requirements can be met by ITSC 1409, testing, or a college or high school course. All course work must be approved by the Dean. MINIMUM SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS = 26 |