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Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

Total Credit Hours: 61-62


About Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

This program is designed to address training requirements for students seeking employment as police officers, marshals, conservation officers, Guam Customs officers, investigators, corrections officers, forensic computer examiners, forensic lab technicians, and other public safety employees. Students may choose an emphasis in one of four areas of concentration:

  1. Administration of Criminal Justice
  2. Law Enforcement Administration
  3. Forensic Lab Technician
  4. Forensic Computer Examiner

Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):

Upon successful completion of the AS in Criminal Justice program, students will be able to:

  1. Identify the legal procedures for gathering information about crimes, criminal procedure, and defendants’ rights.
  2. Describe the process of the criminal justice system including the duties and responsibilities of the criminal justice professional as it pertains to one of the chosen concentration areas: Administration of Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration, Forensic Lab Technician, or Forensic Computer Examiner.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to understand the interrelations, ethics, and role expectations of the criminal justice professional in society.

 

Administration of Criminal Justice Track

General Education Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

English (Choose 1)

EN110 OR EN110AFreshman Composition OR Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab3-4

Natural & Physical Science Requirement (Choose 1)

SI 103/103LIntroduction to Marine Biology:  Theory (3) & Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory (1)4
SI 110/110LEnvironmental Biology:  Theory (3) & Environmental Biology: Laboratory (1)

Course

Course Name

Credits

MA110AFinite Mathematics3
CS151Windows Applications3
 HU120Pacific Cultures3
PS140American Government3

TOTAL 

19

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

CJ100Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CJ101Juvenile Justice Process

3

CJ107Introduction to Corrections

3

CJ150Criminal Procedure

3

CJ200Criminal Law

3

CJ204Introduction to Criminology

3

CJ206Social Values & the Criminal Justice Process

3

CJ209Concept of Police Operations

3

CJ292Criminal Justice Practicum

3

PY125Interpersonal Relations

3

SO130Introduction to Sociology

3

Electives

Course

Course Name

Credits

 Related Major Course

3

 Related Major Course

3

 Related Major Course

3

Total

42

Program Total

61-62

 

Course Sequence by Semester – Administration of Criminal Justice Track

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Course #

Course Name

Credits

Course #

Course Name

Credits

EN__Freshman Composition OR Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab

3-4

CJ101Juvenile Justice Process

3

MA110AFinite Mathematics

3

CJ150Criminal Procedure

3

PS125Interpersonal Relations

3

CJ200Criminal Law

3

CJ100Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

PS140American Government

3

CJ107Introduction to Corrections

3

SO130Introduction to Sociology

3

Total

15-16

 

Total

15

Year 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Course #

Course Name

Credits

Course #

Course Name

Credits

CJ204Introduction to Criminology3CJ292Criminal Justice Practicum

3

CJ206Social Values & the Criminal Justice Process3HU120Pacific Cultures

3

CJ209Concept of Police Operations3 Electives

3

CS151Windows Applications3 Electives

3

SI103/103L

OR

SI110/110L

Introduction to Marine Biology:  Theory (3) & Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory (1) OR Environmental Biology:  Theory (3) & Environmental Biology:  Laboratory (1)4 Electives

3

 

Total

16 

Total

15

 Program Total

61-62

 

Law Enforcement Administration Track

General Education Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

English (Choose 1)

EN110Freshman Composition

3

EN110AFreshman Composition with Instructional Lab

4

Course

Course Name

Credits

MA110AFinite Mathematics 

3

HU120Pacific Cultures

3

PS140American Government

3

CS151Windows Applications

3

Natural & Physical Science Requirement (Choose 1)

SI 103/103LIntroduction to Marine Biology: Theory (3) & Introduction to Marine Biology: Laboratory (1)4
SI 110/110LEnvironmental Biology: Theory (3) & Environmental Biology Laboratory (1)

Total

19

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

CJ100Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CJ150Criminal Procedure

3

CJ200Criminal Law

3

CJ205Report Writing for Law Enforcement

3

CJ206Social Values & the Criminal Justice Process

3

CJ209Concept of Police Operations

3

CJ225Criminal Investigation

3

CJ250Police Organizational Theory

3

CJ292Criminal Justice Practicum

3

PY125Interpersonal Relations

3

SO130Introduction to Sociology

3

Electives

Course

Course Name

Credits

 Related Major Course3
 Related Major Course3
 Related Major Course3

Total

42

Program Total

61-62

 

Course Sequence by Semester – Law Enforcement Administration Track

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Course #

Course Name

Credits

Course #

Course Name

Credits

EN110 OR EN110AFreshman Composition OR Freshman Composition with Instructional Lab3-4CJ150Criminal Procedure

3

MA110AFinite Mathematics 3CJ200Criminal Law

3

PY125Interpersonal Relations3CJ225Criminal Investigation

3

CJ100Introduction to Criminal Justice3PS140American Government

3

CJ205Report Writing for Law Enforcement3SO130Introduction to Sociology

3

Total

15-16

 

Total

15

Year 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Course #

Course Name

Credits

Course #

Course Name

Credits

CJ206Social Values & The Criminal Justice Process

3

CJ292Criminal Justice Practicum

3

CJ209Concept of Police Operations

3

HU120Pacific Cultures

3

CJ250Police Organizational Theory

3

 Electives

3

CS151Windows Applications

3

 Electives

3

SI103/103L

OR

SI110/110L

Introduction to Marine Biology:  Theory (3) & Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory (1) OR Environmental Biology:  Theory (3) & Environmental Biology:  Laboratory (1)

4

 Electives

3

 

Total

16

 

Total

15

 Program Total

61-62

 

Forensic Lab Technician Track

General Education Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

English

EN110Freshman Composition

3

Course

Course Name

Credits

MA115Fundamentals of College Algebra

3

SI131/SI131LHuman Anatomy and Physiology I: Theory & Human Anatomy & Physiology I:  Laboratory

4

PS140American Government

3

HU120Pacific Cultures

3

CS151Windows Applications

3

Total

19

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

PY125Interpersonal Relations

3

SO130Introduction to Sociology

3

CJ100Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CJ122Introduction to Forensic Science

4

CJ150Criminal Procedure

3

CJ200Criminal Law

3

CJ206Social Values & the Criminal Justice Process

3

CJ225Criminal Investigation

3

CJ292Criminal Justice Practicum

3

MA161A & MA161BCollege Algebra & Trigonometry I & College Algebra & Trigonometry II (Students can opt to take MA161A & MA161B OR MA165)

6 OR

MA165Precalculus (Students can opt to take MA161A & MA161B OR MA165)

5

SI141Applied Physics I

4

SI101/101LIntroduction to Chemistry: Theory (3) & Introduction to Chemistry: Laboratory (1)

4

SI150/150LIntroduction to Microbiology: Theory  (3) & Introduction to Microbiology: Laboratory (1)

4

Total

45-46

Program Total

64-65

*MA161A College Algebra & Trigonometry I should be taken summer after year 1


 

 

Course Sequence by Semester – Forensic Lab Technician Track

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Course #

Course Name

Credits

Course #

Course Name

Credits

EN110 Freshman Composition 

3

CJ122Introduction to Forensic Science

4

MA115Fundamentals of College Algebra

3

CJ150Criminal Procedure

3

PY125Interpersonal Relations

3

CJ200Criminal Law

3

CJ100Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

PS140American Government

3

HU120Pacific Cultures

3

SO130Introduction to Sociology

3

Total

15

 

Total

16

Year 2

Summer

 

MA161A  & MA161B OR MA165

College Algebra & Trigonometry I OR

Pre-Calculus

5-6

 

Total

5-6

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Course #

Course Name

Credits

Course #

Course Name

Credits

CJ206Social Values & The Criminal Justice Process

3

CJ292Criminal Justice Practicum

3

SI131/SI131LHuman Anatomy & Physiology I: Theory & Human Anatomy & Physiology I:  Laboratory

4

SI141Applied Physics I

4

CS151Windows Applications

3

SI101/101LIntroduction to Chemistry:  Theory/Introduction to Chemistry: Laboratory

4

CJ225Criminal Investigation

3

SI150/150LIntroduction to Microbiology:  Theory/Introduction to Microbiology: Laboratory

4

 

Total

13

 

Total

15

 Program Total

64-65

 

Forensic Computer Examiner Track

General Education Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

English

EN110Freshman Composition

3

Course

Course Name

Credits

MA110AFinite Mathematics

3

SI110/SI110L OR SI103/SI103LEnvironmental Biology:  Theory (3) & Environmental Biology:  Laboratory (1) OR Introduction to Marine Biology:  Theory (3) and Introduction to Marine Biology:  Laboratory (1)

4

SI141Applied Physics I

4

HU120Pacific Cultures

3

PS140American Government

3

CS151Windows Applications

3

Total 

23

Major Requirements

Course

Course Name

Credits

PY125Interpersonal Relations

3

SO130Introduction to Sociology

3

CJ100Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CJ122Introduction to Forensic Science

4

CJ150Criminal Procedure

3

CJ200Criminal Law

3

CJ205Report Writing for Law Enforcement

3

CJ206Social Values & the Criminal Justice Process

3

CJ225Criminal Investigation

3

CJ292Criminal Justice Practicum

3

IT211IT Essentials

4

CS101Introduction to Computer Systems & Information Technology

3

Approved Computer Science Courses

Course

Course Name

Credits

CS___Computer Science Course 1

3

CS___Computer Science Course 2

3

CS___Computer Science Course 3

3

Total

47

Program Total

70


 

 

Course Sequence by Semester – Forensic Computer Examiner Track

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Course #

Course Name

Credits

Course #

Course Name

Credits

EN__Freshman Composition Requirement

3

CJ122Introduction to Forensic Science

4

CJ205Report Writing for Law Enforcement

3

CJ150Criminal Procedure

3

CS101Introduction to Computer Systems & Information Technology

3

CJ200Criminal Law

3

CJ100Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

MA110AFinite Mathematics

3

HU120Pacific Cultures

3

PY125Interpersonal Relations

3

Total

15

 

Total

16

Year 2

Summer

 
SI141Applied Physics

4

   
CJ225Criminal Investigation

3

   

Total

7

 

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Course #

Course Name

Credits

Course #

Course Name

Credits

CS_____Computer Science Course

3

CJ292Criminal Justice Practicum

3

SI110/SI110L OR SI103/SI103LEnvironmental Biology:  Theory (3) & Environmental Biology:  Laboratory (1) OR Introduction to Marine Biology:  Theory (3) and Introduction to Marine Biology:  Laboratory (1)

4

CJ206Social Values & the Criminal Justice Process

3

SO130Introduction to Sociology

3

CS_____Computer Science Course

3

CS151Windows Applications

3

IT211IT Essentials I

4

CS_____Computer Science Course

3

PS140American Government

3

 

Total

16

 

Total

16

 Program Total

70


Administration of Criminal Justice Track
General Education Requirements
CourseCourse NameCredits
English (Choose 1)
EN110Freshman Composition3
EN110AFreshman Composition with Instructional Lab4
Natural & PhysicalScience Requirement (Choose 1)
SI 103/103LIntroduction to Marine Biology: Theory (3) & Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory (1)4
SI 110/110LEnvironmental Biology: Theory (3) & Environmental Biology Laboratory (1)
CourseCourse NameCredits
MA110AFinite Mathematics3
CS151Windows Applications3
HU120Pacific Cultures3
PS140American Government3
Major Requirements
CourseCourse NameCredits
PY125Interpersonal Relations3
SO130Introduction to Sociology3
CJ100Introduction to Criminal Justice3
CJ150Criminal Procedure3
CJ200Criminal Law3
CJ206Social Values & the Criminal Justice Process3
CJ292Criminal Justice Practicum3
CJ101Juvenile Justice Process3
CJ107Introduction to Corrections3
CJ204Introduction to Criminology3
CJ209Concept of Police Operations3
ELECTIVES
 ANY CJ COURSE3
 ANY CJ COURSE3
 ANY CJ COURSE3
PROGRAM TOTAL61-62


2024-2025 College Catalog


Recognizing the necessity for students to succeed in the complex and rapidly changing workplace, Guam Community College offers a general education curriculum that introduces students to major areas of knowledge and methods of inquiry. All degree programs require an interdisciplinary general education component that promotes the development of intellectual skills that enable students to become effective learners and informed citizens. Critical thinking, the use of language and computation, appropriate social skills, global awareness and respect for diverse opinions are among the learning outcomes provided in the general education requirements of each program.

Guam Community College believes that general education provides the academic foundation necessary for students to achieve their life goals. General education is intended to offer students a breadth of quality student learning experiences, encourage their respect for cultural heritage, promote their ethical and responsible social behavior and facilitate their life-long learning.

The General Education program strives to foster student learning and skill development in civic engagement, critical thinking, understanding of the relationship between the individual and society, information literacy, oral communication, quantitative reasoning, and written communication.

Guam Community College believes that high quality general education opportunities for all citizens are necessary for democratic principles and practices to exist and for a sound economy to flourish. The College continually scrutinizes the general education curriculum in order to assure that all degrees and certificates granted by the College support this vision of general education and that it serves as a means to inspire hope, opportunity and responsibility in all its constituencies.

Requirements for General Education follow the options described below. Students declared prior to fall 2010 will follow the requirements indicated in the applicable catalog in which they first declared their major program at the College.
 

Notes on General Education requirements

Students are advised to check the requirements for their specific programs before taking General Education courses.
Courses chosen to meet the general education requirements may not be used to meet the Major Requirements of a student’s specific degree program.

The list contains courses with pre-requisites, so students should make their choices carefully and thoughtfully. Students may consult a counselor or an academic advisor for guidance in choosing any of the course options listed.


IMPORTANT NOTE: Some programs require different levels of coursework to meet General Education requirements, please review the individual programs for more information.

GENERAL EDUCATION
Scope 1: Skills for and Application of Lifelong Learning
Freshman Composition (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)
Course #Course NameCredits
EN 110Freshman Composition3
EN110AFreshman Composition with Instructional Lab4
EN 111Writing for Research3
Mathematics (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)*
Course #Course NameCredits
MA 110AFinite Mathematics3
MA 115Fundamentals of College Algebra3
MA 161ACollege Algebra & Trigonometry I3
*Any college level math will be considered for the completion of this category
Literacy for Life Skills (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3 credits)
Course #Course NameCredits
CO 110Critical Thinking for Civic Engagement3
CS 151Windows Applications
CS 152Macintosh Applications
Scope 2: Broad Comprehension of the Development of Knowledge, Practice and Interpretation
Humanities & Fine Arts (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3-4 credits)*
Course #Course NameCredits
ASL 100American Sign Language I4
CH 110Chamorro I4
ED 265Culture & Education in Guam3
CO 125Introduction to Human Communication and Speech3
EN 210Introduction to Literature3
HI 121World Civilization (Pre-historic Time to 1500)3
HI 122World Civilization (1500 to Present Time)3
HI 176Guam History3
HM 110Introduction to Community Services3
HM 201Social Welfare & Development3
HU 120Pacific Cultures3
HU 220Guam Cultures & Legends3
JA 110Japanese I4
KE 110Korean I4
PI 101Introduction to Philosophy3
TH 101Introduction to the Theater3
VC 101Introduction to Visual Communications3
*Any foreign language, humanities, or fine arts course will be considered for the completion of this category
Natural & Physical Sciences (Choose one course and the corresponding lab from the following to meet the required 4 credits)**
Course #Course NameCredits
SI 101/101LIntroduction to Chemistry: Theory (3) & Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory (1)4
SI 103/103LIntroduction to Marine Biology:Theory (3) & Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory (1)
SI 105/105LIntroduction to Physical Geology (3) & Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory (1)
SI 110/110LEnvironmental Biology:Theory (3) & Environmental Biology Laboratory (1)
SI 141Applied Physics I
SI 150/150LIntroduction to Microbiology: Theory (3) & Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory (1)
SI131/131LHuman Anatomy & Physiology I: Theory (3) & Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory (1)
SI132/132LHuman Anatomy & Physiology II: Theory (3) & Human Anatomy & Physiology II Laboratory (1)
**The exception to this would be SI141 which does not include a laboratory requirement
Scope 3: Preparation for and Acceptance of Responsible Participation in Civil Society
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Choose one course from the following to meet the required 3 credits)
Course #Course NameCredits
EC 110Principles of Economics3
PS140American Government3
PY 100Personal Adjustment3
PY 120General Psychology3
PY 125Interpersonal Relations3
SO 130Introduction to Sociology3
CJ 100Introduction to Criminal Justice3
WG 101Introduction to Women and Gender Studies3
*Any social and behavioral science course will be considered for the completion of this category
Minimum General Education Requirements19

2024-2025 College Catalog


This suggested sequence of courses is based on the 2024-2025 College Catalog. 
 

Administration of Criminal Justice Track
Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
CourseCourse NameCreditsCourseCourse NameCredits
CJ100Introduction to Criminal Justice3CJ101Juvenile Justice Process3
CJ107Introduction to Corrections3CJ150Criminal Procedure3
EN110Freshman Composition3CJ200 Criminal Law3
MA110AFinite Mathematics3PS140American Government3
PY125 Interpersonal Relations3SO130Introduction to Sociology3
Total15Total15
 
Year 2
Semester 3Semester 4
CourseCourse NameCreditsCourseCourse NameCredits
CJ 204Introduction to Criminology3CJ292Criminal Justice Practicum3
CJ206Social Values & the Criminal Justice3 Related Major Course 3
CJ 209Concept of Police Operations3 Related Major Course 3
CS151 Windows Applications3 Related Major Course 3
SI___ Natural & Physical Sciences Requirement4HU120Pacific Cultures3
Total16Total15
Program Total61


2024-2025 College Catalog




Upon successful completion of the AS in Criminal Justice program, students will be able to:

  1. Identify the legal procedures for gathering information about crimes, criminal procedure, and defendants’ rights.

  2. Describe the process of the criminal justice system including the duties and responsibilities of the criminal justice professional as it pertains to one of the chosen concentration areas: Administration of Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration, Forensic Lab Technician, or Forensic Computer Examiner.

  3. Demonstrate the ability to understand the interrelations, ethics, and role expectations of the criminal justice professional in society.

CJ206 Social Values & the Criminal Justice Process

This course is designed to provide an in-depth exploration consistent with the philosophy that social value and ethics are basic principles of a sound criminal justice process, and the roles of the administration of justice practitioners in relation to the public they serve. Through interaction and study, the student will become aware of the interrelations and role expectations of the human dimension required by practitioners in developing empathy, sensitivity and acceptable behavior. Instruction on the importance of open communication and accountability to those within and without the justice process is explored. Permission from instructor and/or advisor is required.

CJ200 Criminal Law

This course is designed to introduce students to the history, philosophy, and application of U.S. Federal and Guam criminal laws. It provides students with an understanding of crime classifications, matters affecting criminal responsibility, criminal statutes including those of Guam, and the role of criminal law in contemporary society.

CJ150 Criminal Procedure

This course provides an overview of the criminal justice process, the court system, and the U.S. Constitution with emphasis on the method of case interpretation of the U.S. Supreme Court and the Criminal Procedure Code of Guam.


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