Criminal Justice: Nebraska Law Enforcement Degree Option (CLAAS)

Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree

This degree is awarded in conjunction with the Nebraska State Community College System and meets entry-level academic requirements for officers in the Nebraska State Patrol, local police and county sheriff offices. Individuals considering a degree or employment in the criminal justice profession must be aware of strict admission qualifications. Factors that usually disqualify candidates from employment in the profession include a criminal record (e.g. theft, assault, murder), history of drug abuse, significant psychological/personality disorders, physiological disorders, neuro-muscular dysfunction, dishonesty, etc. Law enforcement agencies carefully scrutinize candidates in order to select those who will maintain the public’s trust and confidence at all times.

Graduation Requirements

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
General Education	35.0
Major Requirements	45.0
Option Requirements	9.0
Total	89.0

General Education Requirements - 35.0

Communications
Requirement	Credit Hrs.
ENGL 1010 English Composition I	4.5
SPCH 1110 Public Speaking	4.5

Social Sciences
Requirement	Credit Hrs.
PSYC 1010 Introduction to Psychology	4.5
SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology	4.5
SOCI 2310 Criminology	4.5
SOCI 2311 Juvenile Justice	4.5

Quantitative/Numeracy Skills
Requirement	Credit Hrs.
MATH 1220 Business Mathematics	4.5

Physical Education
Requirement	Credit Hrs.
PHED 1010 Physical Education	3.5

The General Education requirement for this degree program exceeds the minimum standard number of hours. For more information contact Student Services.

Major Requirements for Criminal Justice - 45.0

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
CRIM 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice	4.5
CRIM 1030 Courts and the Judicial Process	4.5
CRIM 1140 Reporting Techniques for Criminal Justice	4.5
CRIM 2000 Criminal Law	4.5
CRIM 2030 Police and Society	4.5
CRIM 2150 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice	4.5
CRIM 2260 Criminal Investigation	4.5
CRIM 2310 Rules of Evidence	4.5
CRIM 2940 Law Enforcement Practicum ** - To be completed at the Nebraska Law enforcement Training Center, Grand Osland, NE.	9.0

** Special Tuition and costs apply for internships at the Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center. The Center has additional entry requirements; see a program advisor for a detailed information packet.

The student interested in a criminal justice option should consult with faculty advisors or Student Services offices when planning his/her studies.

Other Required Electives - 9.0

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
Select 9.0 credit hours from the following	9.0
ENGL 1220 Technical Writing (Level 1) ¹	4.5
HMRL 1010 Human Relations Skills	4.5
INFO 1215 Document Processing ¹	4.5
PHIL 2030 Introduction to Ethics ¹	4.5
SOCI 2050 Current Social Problems ¹	4.5
SOCI 2060 Multicultural Issues	4.5
SPAN 1110 Elementary Spanish I	7.5

This degree is part of a statewide agreement between all of the public community colleges in Nebraska and therefore may differ from other institutional requirements. Students must meet their declared institutions residence requirements or be enrolled in an approved statewide initiative program.

1. Additional prerequisite(s) may be required.

Below is a suggested guide for the student planning employment in the Criminal Justice field at the associate degree level after two years of full-time study.

First Year/First Quarter

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
CRIM 1010	4.5
CRIM 1030	4.5
ENGL 1010	4.5
MATH 1220	4.5

First Year/Second Quarter

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
CRIM 1140	4.5
CRIM 2030	4.5
PHED 1010	3.5
SPCH 1110	4.5

First Year/Third Quarter

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
CRIM 2260	4.5
CRIM 2000	4.5
SOCI 1010	4.5
HMRL 1010	4.5

Second Year/First Quarter

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
CRIM 2310	4.5
CRIM 2150	4.5
PSYC 1010	4.5
SOCI 2310	4.5

Second Year/Second Quarter

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
SOCI 2311	4.5
SOCI 2050	4.5

Second Year/Third Quarter

Requirement	Credit Hrs.
CRIM 2940	9.0