Criminal Justice, AS



Year 1 Semester 1
Fall
ENGL 1301 English Composition I

Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.

Note

English Composition I is a prerequisite for all 2000-level literature courses.

HIST 1301 United States History I

A survey of the social political economic cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of the pre-Columbian colonial revolutionary early national slavery and sectionalism and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity American culture religion civil and human rights technological change economic change immigration and migration and creation of the federal government.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
MATH 1342 Introductory Statistics

This is a first course in statistics with topics that span collection analysis presentation and interpretation of data and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics correlation and regression confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. (Fall Spring Summer)

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week
Prerequisites

TSI Complete

CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice

Topics for this course shall include the history and philosophy of criminal justice and ethical considerations; crime defined: its nature and impact; overview of criminal justice system; law enforcement; court system; prosecution and defense; trial processes; corrections.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Total Credit Hours
12

Year 1 Semester 2
Spring
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking

Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context with emphasis on audience analysis speaker delivery ethics of communication cultural diversity and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Prerequisites

Eligibility to enroll in INRW 0302 

HIST 1302 United States History II

A survey of the social political economic cultural and intellectual history of the United States from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization immigration world wars the Great Depression Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture religion civil and human rights technological change economic change immigration and migration urbanization and suburbanization the expansion of the federal government and the study of U.S. foreign policy.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
GOVT 2306 Texas Government

Origin and development of the Texas Constitution structure and powers of state and local government federalism and inter-governmental relations political participation the election process public policy and the political culture of Texas.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America

Topics for the course shall include American crime problems in historical perspective; social and public policy factors affecting crime; impact and crime trends; social characteristics of specific crimes; prevention of crime.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Total Credit Hours
15

Year 1 Semester 3
Summer
GOVT 2305 Federal Government

Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution structure and powers of the national government including the legislative executive and judicial branches federalism political participation the national election process public policy civil liberties and civil rights.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices

Topics for this course include the police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Total Credit Hours
6

Year 2 Semester 1
Fall
Choose 1 Science Course
Choose 1 Creative Arts Course

Choose one course from the following:

SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology

The scientific study of human society including ways in which groups social institutions and individuals affect each other. Causes of social stability and social change are explored through the application of various theoretical perspectives key concepts and related research methods of sociology. Analysis of social issues in their institutional context may include topics such as social stratification gender race/ethnicity and deviance.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture each week.
ENGL 1302 English Composition II

Intensive study of and practice in the strategies and techniques for developing research-based expository and persuasive texts. Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal visual and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation synthesis and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Prerequisites

ENGL 1301 or its equivalent.

CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law

Topics for this course shall include a study of the nature of criminal law; philosophical and historical development; major definitions and concepts; classification of crime; elements of crimes and penalties using Texas statutes as illustrations; criminal responsibility.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Total Credit Hours
15

Year 2 Semester 2
Spring
Choose 1 Science Course
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices

Topics for this course include the police profession; organization of law enforcement systems; the police role; police discretion; ethics; police-community interaction; current and future issues.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement

Topics for this course include police authority; responsibilities; constitutional constraints; laws of arrest search and seizure; police liability.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Total Credit Hours
12


Total Program Hours
60



PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice at NTCC provides students with a strong academic foundation in the principles of law enforcement, the court system, corrections, and the causes of criminal behavior. Designed with transfer in mind, this degree prepares students to continue their education at a four-year university, where they can pursue a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field. Through engaging coursework, students gain a deep understanding of the criminal justice system while developing the analytical, communication, and research skills needed for upper-level study. Whether your goal is a career in policing, law, corrections, or public service, NTCC sets you on the right path to success at the university level and beyond.
 

 



Recommended High School Endorsement
Public Service

Program Director
Faculty Advisor







 

For More Information Contact

Elizabeth A. Bailey, M.S.
903-434-8249
BT 109A
ebailey@ntcc.edu