The Criminal Justice A.A.S. Program at Weatherford College is designed to prepare students for employment in various fields of Criminal Justice, building upon the Law Enforcement Academy’s Basic Peace Officer Certificate. Current practitioners will find they can continue their studies, improve their skills, and enhance promotion opportunities in their careers. The A.A.S. Degree provides academic credit (21 college credit hours) for satisfactory completion of specialized training at a police academy, including the Weatherford College Law Enforcement Academy.
First Semester (Fall)
Course Number
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
21
Second Semester (Spring)
Course Number
Title
Credits
MATH 1314, 1324, 1332, or higher
+
3
Elective X3XX — CRIJ or SPAN Course
+
3
Elective X3XX — Life or Physical Science
+
4
Sub-Total Credits
16
Third Semester (Summer)
Course Number
Title
Credits
Elective X3XX — Life or Physical Science
+
4
GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
13
Fourth Semester (Fall)
Course Number
Title
Credits
SPCH 1311, SPCH 1315, or SPCH 1321
+
3
SOCI 1301 or PSYC 2301
+
3
Elective X3XX - Language, Philosophy and Culture or Creative Arts,
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
12
Total Credits
62