Criminal Justice
Program advisor: Tim Davis
Program Description
At Madisonville Community College, you will take in-depth criminal justice / law enforcement courses as well as Writing I and II, Psychology, Communications, Government, Sociology, and other important educational courses to assist you on the job. When you have finished, you will be able to understand the theory, principles, and techniques used by police, court administrators, institutional corrections officers, and community supervision officers. You will also have the first increment in the process of to a Pre-law degree program that will subsequently lead to law school. You will know how to perform traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, follow due process and procedures, collect and preserve evidence, arrest and prosecute violators of the law, and supervise professionals in criminal justice fields.
Available Credentials
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
| Option | Hours to Complete | Curriculum Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | 60-61 | Download (All options) (RTF) |
| Law Enforcement | 60-61 |
Employment Opportunities
Careers in Criminal Justice include local or state police, vehicle enforcement, institutional corrections, correctional supervision, and court administration. Get an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice, an Associate Degree with a Law Enforcement Option, or and Associate Degree with a Corrections Option and you can expect starting salaries, depending on the area, ranging from the upper $20,000 to low $30,000 range plus additional benefits such as a vehicle, health and life insurance, needed equipment and an excellent retirement package.
Admission Requirements:
The following should be submitted to the Office of Admissions for admission to this program:
- Application for admission
(154 K) - High School transcript or GED
- ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET scores
- Transcripts of all previous college work
- Age verification (must be 16 years of age)
Length of Program
Students can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in two years if full-time status is maintained.
Classes Needed
Core Requirements:
- ENG 101 Writing I
- ENG 102 Writing II
- COM 181 Basic Public Speaking
or - COM 252 Introduction To Interpersonal Communications
- CIS 100 Introduction to Computers
- PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology
or - PY 110 General Psychology
- PS 101 American Government
or - PS 255 State Government
- Mathematics Course
- Science Course
- Heritage / Humanities Course
- SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology
- Electives - 6 Credit Hours
- CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJ 202 Issues and Ethics in Criminal Justice
- CJ 204 Criminal Investigations
- CJ 216 Criminal Law
- CJ 217 Criminal Procedures
Criminal Justice Option: Choose 3 classes from the following.
- CJ 102 Introduction to Corrections
- CJ 105 Police Supervision
- CJ 201 Introduction to Criminalistics
- CJ 203 Community Corrections / Probation and Patrol
- CJ 208 Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System
- CJ 222 Prison and Jail Administration
- CJ 290 Internship in Criminal Justice
- CJ 299 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice
Law Enforcement Option:
- CJ 215 Police Patrol
and 2 of the following: - CJ 105 Police Supervision
- CJ 201 Introduction to Criminalistics
- CJ 208 Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice
- CJ 290 Internship in Criminal Justice
- CJ 299 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice
This curriculum guide is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. Students should always choose classes in cooperation with the academic advisor to ensure that all degree requirements are being met.