Criminal Justice
Certificate
This program is an interdisciplinary course of study in the areas of law enforcement, substantive law, court structure and process, and corrections as integral components of the criminal justice system. An emphasis is placed on the historical, psychological, sociological, and political aspects within criminal justice.
Coursework in the Criminal Justice Certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with their LCC advisor for proper advisement and course selection.
Institutional Proficiency Requirements
In addition to the courses listed below for this program of study, students must also complete institutional proficiencies of ENG098 and MATH075.
Related Studies (9 hours)
Corrections Concentration
| CJ121 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 credits |
| CJ205 | Probation, Parole and Community Corrections | 3 credits |
| CJ215 | Juvenile Justice System | 3 credits |
Law Enforcement
| CJ131 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 credits |
| CJ231 | Criminal Investigation | 3 credits |
| CJ225 | Criminal Procedure | 3 credits |
Approved Electives (12 hours)
| ANTH221 | Cultures of the World | 3 credits |
| CJ210 | Deviant Behavior | 3 credits |
| *CJ121 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 credits |
| *CJ131 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 credits |
| *CJ205 | Probation, Parole, and Community Corrections | 3 credits |
| CJ210 | Deviant Behavior | 3 credits |
| *CJ215 | Juvenile Justice System | 3 credits |
| *CJ225 | Criminal Procedure | 3 credits |
| *CJ231 | Criminal Investigation | 3 credits |
| CSA150 | Computer Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| POLS151 | American National Government | 3 credits |
| PSYC101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| SPAN101 | Beginning Spanish I | 3 credits |
*If a student selects the Corrections Concentration, then the Law Enforcement Concentration courses will be approved electives. If a student selects the Law Enforcement Concentration, then the Corrections Concentration courses will be approved electives.
Program Director: Dr. Anita Roybal
Phone: (505)454-2565Email: anroybal@luna.edu
Program Advisor: Cindy Armijo
Phone: (505)454-2588Email: carmijo@luna.edu
Student Success Center Personnel
Director: Renee Maestas
Phone: (505)454-5355Email: rmaestas@luna.edu
Advisor: Janice Medrano
Phone: (505)454-2546Email: jmedrano@luna.edu