Program Map for Criminal Justice AAS-T
The Criminal Justice AAS-T is designed to prepare students for more immediate employment in Criminal Justice careers, with the opportunity to transfer to specific bachelor programs for broader career options, such as Law Enforcement, including Police Officer, State Trooper, and Sheriff's Department; Records Specialist; Community Service Officer; Victim Advocate; Evidence Technicial; Public Policy; Law and the Courts; Probation and Parole; Juvenile Justice; Corrections Officer; Federal Agencies; Fish and Wildlife; Park Ranger; Private Security; and others. For more information, contact criminaljustice@everettcc.edu
CHECKLISTS
- Criminal Justice AAS-T Checklist
- Criminal Justice Interest, AAS-DTA Checklist
- Cybercrime Investigation Certificate
- Precollege to College English and Math Checklist
Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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The learning objectives of this course are the foundation of future courses in this pathway. Success in critical courses positions you to be successful in later courses in this pathway.
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 (or Zoom) or email advising@everettcc.edu to decide on your first quarter courses.
See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below MATH& 107, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- TS 60 → TS 70 → MATH/TS 76→ MATH/TS 86
Prepare for college-level English
If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98
Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS/AEP 97 depending on their placement.
Suggested: COLL 101 - College Success in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have..
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club.
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or support from CDS.
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Criminal Justice Pathway so that if you change to another program within the pathway, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.
Take 
CJ& 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (5 credits) (F, W, Sp, Su) Take ENGL& 101 - English Composition I (or higher if you place higher; or ENGL& 101D to fulfill your Diversity requirement for this and many other degrees) (5 credits) (F, W, Sp, Su)Take MATH& 107 - Math in Society (or higher if you place higher) (5 credits) (F, W, Sp, Su) Take CJ 114 - Introduction to Crisis Intervention (5 credits) (W) Take CJ 204 - Open Source Intelligence (5 credits) (W)Take CMST 204D - Interculturall Communication (5 credits) (F, W, Sp, Su)
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.
- Complete your educational plan so that you know which remaining courses you will be taking and in which quarter(s).
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest.
Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transfer. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.
Take IT 203 - Introduction to Cyber Warfare (5 credits) F, Sp) Take CJ 205 - Cyber Criminals, Laws, and Evidence (5 credits) Sp) Take a Natural Science with Lab (5 credits) see AAS-DTA VI Natural Sciences Distribution, Part A (F, W, Sp, Su) Take CJ 103 - Criminal Investigations (5 credits) (F) Take CJ& 110 - Criminal Law (5 credits) (F)
Take CJ& 105* - Introduction to Corrections (5 credits) (elective) (F)
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss transfer options and career opportunities
- Decide how you wish to complete your elective credits. Discuss your career and transfer options with your faculty program advisor so that you can choose elective courses that will serve your goals.
- Complete your educational plan so that you know which remaining courses you will be taking and in which quarter(s). Ensure your program advisor approves it and provides you with a copy so that you can include it when it comes time for you to apply to graduate (to apply for your degree).
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer.
Take CJ 224 - Professional Communication Skills (5 credits) (W) Take CJ& 240 - Introduction to Forensic Science (5 credits) (W) Take CJ& 234 - Ethical Dilemas in Criminal Justice (5 credits) (Sp)
Take CJ 115* - Inequities in Criminal Justice (5 credits) (elective) (W)
Take CJ& 112 - Criminology (5 credits) (elective) (W, Sp)
Take CJ 241* - Victimology (3 credits) (elective) (Sp)
Take PEWH 125* - Weight Training - Level 1 (1 or 2 credit version) (elective) towards elective credits and prepare for the health and wellness needs of a criminal justice career (F, W, Sp)
Take PEWH 126* - Weight Training - Level 2 (1 or 2 credit version) (elective) towards elective credits and prepare for the health and wellness needs of a criminal justice career (F, W, Sp)
Recommended Actions
If you have taken any classes other than what is on your educational plan (Degree Planner), check back in with your faculty program advisor. Ensure your program advisor approves it and provides you with a copy that you can include when you apply to graduate (to apply for your degree).
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Once this is done, or if you have followed your approved education plan already, apply to graduate (for your certificate or degree) as well as RSVP for the graduation ceremony.