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2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
2020-2021 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminal Justice Diploma


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 For more information please see the Criminal Justice Program Overview .

Purpose


The Criminal Justice Diploma provides the foundation needed to have a successful career in the field of criminal justice. Students are prepared to meet initial employment needs along with the added general education courses will assist in employment flexibility and viability.

Suggested Sequence of Courses​​  

Subtotal: 21


Basic Achievement Requirements


All graduates with a diploma will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

  1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
  OR  
  2. Completing the following courses:
    a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
    AND
    b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
  OR  
  3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements


All graduates with a diploma will complete a minimum of 9 credits of General Education from the following:

  • GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
  • GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
  • GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)

Subtotal: 9


Total Credits for Diploma: 30


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