Certificate of Completion in Legal Studies

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Field of Interest

Field of Interest: Behavioral Science and Human Services

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Legal Studies is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a course of study specifically focused on legal studies. It is one pathway to the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Administration of Justice. 

Details

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Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Legal Studies (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5966N
Total Credits Required
15
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You’ll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Synthesize multiple sources of information to make timely assessments. 
  2. Solve problems through logical and sound reasoning. 
  3. Communicate orally, visually and in writing precisely, appropriately, and effectively to varied audiences.
  4. Communicate in the language common to the criminal justice system. 
  5. Collaborate with diverse agencies, community representatives and individuals to achieve common goals. 
  6. Apply the principles and processes of criminal and constitutional law, criminology theory, knowledge of the functions and components of the criminal justice system, and current issues to criminal justice operations. 
  7. Utilize technology to collect, analyze and communicate data. 
  8. Practice professional standards appropriate to the field of criminal justice. 
  9. Subscribe to and practice ethical behavior appropriate to the field of criminal justice. 

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Bailiffs

$46,141

Correctional Officers and Jailers

$53,820

Criminal Investigators and Special Agents

$91,087

Detectives and Criminal Investigators

$90,755

Judicial Law Clerks

$43,381

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

$89,203

Police Detectives

$91,087

Police Identification and Records Officers

$90,755

Police Patrol Officers

$75,273

Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers

$55,448

Security Guards

$36,171

Supervisors of Police and Detectives

$115,886

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AJS109 Substantive Criminal Law Critical course Gateway course 3
AJS201 Rules of Evidence 3
AJS123 or
AJS205		 Ethics and the Administration of Justice or Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice HU or None 3
AJS210 Constitutional Law 3
AJS260 Procedural Criminal Law 3

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AJS109 Substantive Criminal Law Critical course Gateway course 3
AJS123 or
AJS205		 Ethics and the Administration of Justice or Effective Communication and Report Writing in Criminal Justice HU or None 3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AJS201 Rules of Evidence 3
AJS210 Constitutional Law 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
AJS260 Procedural Criminal Law 3

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Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, meet with an academic advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=184297).

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

Previous catalog years for Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Legal Studies