# Criminal Justice (Associate of Science)

Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Criminal Justice

Source: https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=127

Credits: 64.0 - 68.0

The Criminal Justice program is designed to provide students with the basic theoretical knowledge that will prepare them for a career in law enforcement or corrections. The program develops a high level of academic, personal, and professional competence demanded in a wide range of agencies. PEACE OFFICERS/CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS TRAINING: Documents indicating that such training has taken place must be submitted by the student. Academy training may be awarded up to 12 units for the certificate and/or the degree in Criminal Justice as follows: 3 units for Physical Education 3 units for Health Education 3 units for CRJ 115 AND 3 units for elective credit in CRJ OR 3 units for CRJ 115 AND 9 units of elective credit in CRJ

## Program Outcomes

1.  Acquired fundamental grounding in communications, science, mathematics, humanities, the social sciences and self‐development in preparation for an occupation, and possible transfer to a four‐year institution.
2.  Acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills in law enforcement and corrections. Or: Student will demonstrate skill in advising suspects of their Miranda rights.

### Program Requirements

#### Required Core Courses - Total 21 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CRJ 103 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 115 | Introduction to Law Enforcement/Corrections | 3 |
| CRJ 120 | Community Relations | 3 |
| CRJ 125 | Report Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 130 | Alcohol, Narcotics and Drug Abuse | 3 |
| CRJ 206 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |

#### Electives- Select From the List Below - Total 9 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CRJ 104 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRJ 155 | Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| CRJ 220 | Interviewing and Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 210 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 220 | Counseling and Interviewing | 3 |
| SPA 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |

#### CalGETC

-   In addition to the Core Courses required for the A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice, students will also be required to meet the CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements Credits: 34 - 38