For more information, visit the Dallas College Criminal Justice webpage and your academic advisor at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Criminal Justice-Crisis Intervention Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Certificate in Criminal Justice-Crisis Intervention. Courses from this certificate may apply to the related A.A.S. degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The certificate in Criminal Justice-Crisis Intervention is attached to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice and provides the student the skills and academic requirements necessary to qualify for a law enforcement agency with a minimum of 45 semester hour requirement. Courses that complete the certificate are noted below.
Students pursuing this Level II Certificate are required to take all portions of the TSI Assessment, but do not need to place at college-level math or take Developmental Math courses to be TSI met. Students must successfully complete a natural science course with a grade of “C" or better to graduate.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level II Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 45 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CRIJ 1301 – Introduction to Criminal Justice This is a Core course.
PSYT 2321 – Crisis Intervention
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
CJSA 2334 – Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice Course may not transfer to a four-year program as part of the transferable credits for the four-year degree.
BIOL 1322 – Nutrition and Diet Therapy This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor or coach to research your career options and opportunities with a Criminal Justice degree.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
PSYT 2345 – Principles of Behavior Management and Modification
HMSY 1337 – Introduction to Homeland Security
PSYC 2316 – Psychology of Personality This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
CRIJ 2328 – Police Systems and Practices
CRIJ 2314 – Criminal Investigation
CJSA 1347 – Police Organization and Administration
CJSA 1330 – Cybercrimes
CHOOSE ONE:
- PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development This is a Core course. OR
- CMDR 1312 – Introduction to Cross-Cultural Dispute Resolution
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a career advisor or coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor to apply for the Crisis Intervention Certificate.
Total Hours: 15
PATHWAY TOTAL: 45 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS