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2013-2014 Academic Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)


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Program Advisor: Sondra Beighle, 354-6049 (skbeighle@actx.edu) or contact Cherie Clifton, 354-6007 (caclifton@actx.edu)

Associate in Applied Science
Major Code - CJLE.AAS.LENF
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For students wishing to pursue a career in law enforcement or homeland security.

Program Requirements

General Education Requirements (15 Semester Hours)


Communication - 6 Hours


Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Hours


Mathematics/Natural Sciences - 3 Hours


Social Behavioral Sciences - 3 Hours


Major Options (24-27 Semester Hours)


 Students should select a program concentration in Homeland Security or Law Enforcement.

Law Enforcement Option (26 Semester Hours)


The following classes include the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) approved Basic Peace Officer Academy and can only be taken as a Unit. The classes are a total of 796 hours and will enable students who complete all classes to sit for the state licensing (TCLEOSE) exam. Entrance into this program requires specific instruction. Please contact the program advisor.

Related Course Requirement (3 Semester Hours)


Total (63-66 Semester Hours)


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