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2022 - 2023 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway (AA)

Location(s): ARKANSAS CITY, ONLINE


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The Criminal Justice program at Cowley College prepares a student for a successful career in law enforcement and corrections. There is a nationwide trend toward requiring that all criminal justice professionals have at least a two- year degree, and Cowley College Associate Degree in Criminal Justice fulfills that promise. This is an ideal time to become a professional in the field of criminal justice. In response to the rise in crime rates, increasing drug abuse, and a growing population, the public demands a strong response to the violence and disorder, causing employment opportunities to increase dramatically in recent years. Career opportunities exist in many areas: local police departments and organizations, county and state police departments, corrections, environmental protection services, juvenile facilities, crime laboratories, courts and judicial offices, and community-based corrections (probation and parole).


 KANSAS PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBLE PROGRAM  


Symbol(s) Translation:

(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course 
($) - Special Funding Identifier 

Pathway Code: CRJA


General Education Requirements (38 hours)


Computer Literacy (3 hours)


Humanities (9 hours)


Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s)  

Students should work with their advisor to determine most appropriate transfer electives.
 
RECOMMENDED HUMANITIES ELECTIVES INCLUDE: HIS6411 U.S. History to 1877 and PHO6460 Ethics; 

  • Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
     
  • Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
     
  • Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Social Sciences (9 hours)


Complete courses from 3 Different Departments (ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC). 
For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s)  

Students should work with their advisor for most appropriate transfer electives.

RECOMMENDED SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVES INCLUDE: POL6613 Constitutional Law; PSY6711 General Psychology; SOC6811 Principles of Sociology

  • Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________
     
  • Social Science Elective - 3 hours(s) ___________________________________
     
  • Social Science Elective - 3 hours(s) ___________________________________

Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)


Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from Lab Science Elective(s) .

  • Lab Science Elective 5 hour(s) __________________________________ 

Recommended Transfer Pathway Electives (24 hours)


Students should discuss course selection with their advisor as it varies depending on the program requirements at each transfer institution. 

In addition to the following Program Core Electives, PSY6720 - First Year Experience (FYE) is highly recommended as an elective for students enrolled in this pathway.

Optional Criminal Justice Related Coursework


Students may wish to obtain additional Criminal Justice exposure and experience by selecting courses from the following:

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*


*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution. 

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.

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