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Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement Technology
New Mexico
Junior College
Degree Plan
Updated: December 30, 2007
Name:____________________________ Social Security Number:____________________________
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Major:
Law Enforcement Technology
Requirements: A total of 64-67 credit hours of which at least 12 hours are earned at NMJC; minimum GPA of 2.00. All courses, other than General Education Requirements, must be completed with a “C” or better. Students should consult with a counselor or advisor for possible degree revisions and for proper sequential order of degree completion.
General Education Requirements – 20-23 credit hours:
| PS 110 | College Orientation (0) or | _____ | Math Elective (3) | ____ | |
| PS 113A | Freshman Seminar (3) | ____ | PY 111H | Fitness for Life (1) and | ____ |
| EN 113 | Composition and Rhetoric (3) | ____ | _____ | Physical Education (Activity Course) (1) or | ____ |
| EN 123 | Composition and Literature (3) | ____ | PY 111X | Physical Training & Wellness for Corrections Officers (1) and | ____ |
| _____ | Communications Elective (3) | ____ | _____ | Physical Education (Activity Course) (1) or | ____ |
| _____ | Behavioral Science (3) | ____ | PY 112 | Physical Training and Wellness for Law Enforcement Officers (2) | ____ |
| _____ | Behavioral Science (3) | ____ |
Departmental Requirements – 12 credit hours:
| CJ 113 or LA 113 | Introduction to Criminal Justice (3) | ____ | CJ 113B or LA 113B | Criminal Law (3) | ____ |
| CJ 113A or LA 113A | Patrol Procedures (3) | ____ | CJ 213A or LA 213A | Criminal Investigation I (3) | ____ |
Departmental Electives – 24 credit hours of approved CJ, LA, and CA courses:
| _____ | Approved Elective (3) | ____ | _____ | Approved Elective (3) | ____ |
| _____ | Approved Elective (3) | ____ | _____ | Approved Elective (3) | ____ |
| _____ | Approved Elective (3) | ____ | _____ | Approved Elective (3) | ____ |
| _____ | Approved Elective (3) | ____ | _____ | Approved Elective (3) | ____ |
Free Electives – 8 credit hours:
| _____ | Approved Elective (2) | ____ | _____ | Approved Elective (3) | ____ |
| _____ | Approved Elective (3) | ____ |
Total Degree Requirements: 64-67 credit hours
Approved:
| Student: | __________________ | Date: | _____ | Advisor: | __________________ | Date: | ______ |
| Checked: | __________________ | Date: | _____ | Division Dean: | __________________ | Date: | ______ |
NOTE: This program incorporates fundamentals important to obtaining employment upon graduation. It may not be suitable if used as a transfer to institutions of higher learning.