Criminal Justice Pre-Service, AAS

General Education: 19-20 credits

• CJS 24500 Social Deviant Behavior 3 cr.

• (A minimum grade of “C” is required.)

• ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.

• or

• ENG 10305 Integrated Composition 4 cr.
• HUM 20500 The Individual and Society 3 cr.

• or

• PHL 21000 Introduction to Ethics 3 cr.
• PSY 10100 Intro to Psychology 3 cr.
• SOC 10100 Intro to Sociology 3 cr.
• MTH 12000 Intermediate Algebra 4 cr.

• or

• MTH 12002 Applied Intermediate Algebra 4 cr.

• or higher. 

Occupational Requirements: 48 credits

A minimum grade of “C” is required in all CJS courses.

• CJS 10000 Intro to Criminal Justice 3 cr.
• CJS 10900 Intro to Corrections 3 cr.
• CJS 11000 Careers in Emergency Services 1 cr.
• CJS 11300 Intro to Fitness Training 1 cr.
• CJS 11400 Juvenile Justice 3 cr.
• CJS 20500 Fitness Training 2 cr.
• CJS 20600 Decision Making in Law Enforcement 3 cr.
• CJS 20700 Law Enforcement Communication Fundamentals 3 cr.
• CJS 21000 Criminal Evidence Procedure 4 cr.
• CJS 24000 Criminology 3 cr.
• CJS 26600 Police Academy 21 cr.
• CJS 29901 Criminal Justice Internship 1 cr.

Total Program Requirements: 67 credits

Suggested sequencing of courses:

**Special Admission Requirements for the Police Academy

Applicants must be granted regular admission to Kirtland and meet the following requirements to be considered for admission to the Police Academy:

• The candidate must meet the MCOLES Employment Standards demonstrated through successful completion of the MCOLES pre-Academy screening process including the reading and writing test, physical fitness test, medical exams (physical, mental, hearing, color vision, corrected vision & visual functions), criminal history, no felony convictions, possession of good moral character as determined by a comprehensive background investigation, proof of US Citizenship, proof of valid motor vehicle operator’s or chauffeur’s license, and proof of professional rescuer (AED and CPR) certification.
• Academy screen is conducted within 180 days of the start of the Academy.
• Acceptance to the POLICE ACADEMY requires Director’s and MCOLES approval.

Students should seek additional information and/or advising from their academic advisor. For an appointment, please call (989) 275-5000, ext. 280.