Teresa Laman
Division Chair, Criminal Justice
tlaman@nctc.edu
(940) 498-6263
Criminal Justice is an enjoyable and rewarding career with a variety of job opportunities. Students seeking a degree in this area will receive exceptional preparation for employment in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, forensics, and investigation. Our specialized training fosters critical thinking and exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. You will also learn how to conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and respectfully towards people of diverse cultures, customs, and beliefs in stressful situations.
An Associate of Applied Science Degree, a Level I Workforce Certificate, and an Occupational Skills Award are available in this program.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The AAS in Criminal Justice degree is 60 credit hours in length. The AAS degree may be transferred to local universities for those students wishing to obtain a BAAS degree. Transferring students should check with the university they plan to transfer to for information about the number of classes that can be transferred. Experiential credit may be available for students currently working in the field of Criminal Justice.
Upon completion of this Associate of Applied Science Degree, students will be able to:
- Exhibit critical thinking skills related to areas in the Criminal Justice Field.
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful conduct to those of diverse cultures, customs, and beliefs in stressful situations.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing on areas related to the criminal justice field.
- Demonstrate the ability to use employment strategies related to the field of criminal justice.
This degree can be completed through a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes. The program is designed to take two years, or 64 weeks, to complete and consists of the following suggested pathway or course of study.
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