Harrison County Campus
Earn Your Associates Degree in Criminal Justice
Located on the Harrison County Campus, the Criminal Justice Technology program provides students the opportunity for entry-level employment in the field.
Career Opportunities
With an AAS in Criminal Justice, you’ll be ready for a position in law enforcement, corrections, and security. Some careers you may consider include:
- Crime Analyst
- Victim Advocate
- Police Officer
- Private Investigator
- Probation Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Security Specialist
- Surveillance Officer
- State Trooper
What Students Will Learn
This program provides the student with some core curriculum courses but focuses primarily on criminal justice courses addressing different aspects of the field such as police, courts, and corrections.
Degree Options and Requirements
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.
All students completing a career or technical program must complete a MGCCC Board- approved Technical Skills Attainment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.
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For class times, visit the MGCCC class schedules.
Criminal Justice Certificate
Semester One
Semester Two
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| CRJ 2313 - Police Operation and Ethics | 3 |
| CRJ 2323 - Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 2333 - Criminal Investigation I | 3 |
| CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I | 3 |
| MFL 2513 - Occupational Spanish | 3 |
Total Credits: 30/31
Criminal Justice Diploma
Semester Three
Total Credits: 15
Total Clock Hours: 630
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I or ENG 1033 Technical English | 3/4 |
| SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I or LLS 1721 - Employment Readiness and SPT 2172 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4* |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Total Credits: 15/17
Note:
Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means” regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.
* MAT 1033, MAT 1313 or higher or any laboratory science.
Contact Us
For information on how to become a student at MGCCC, orientation, registration, and our programs, please call (228) 896-2536 or email questions@mgccc.edu.