Criminal Justice
The Associate of Applies Science Degree (AAS) in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with knowledge of American law, Tribal law and the legal process in general. The degree prepares the student for employment as a Lay Advocate/Paralegal in the Tribal Court System, employment as a legal assistant or other employment involving entry level legal work.
Degree Requirements
Related Instruction Requirements
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Criminal Justice
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General Education Requirements
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Credits
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Core I
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Communications
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WRIT101, College Writing or
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3
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WRIT104 Workplace Communications
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Core II
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Mathematics
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M 105 Contemporary Math
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3
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M 111 Technical Math or
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M 121 College Algebra or
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Core V
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Native American Studies
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{1} 3 credit Native American Studies option
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3
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Core VI
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Technology
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CAPP120 Intro to Computers, or
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3
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CAPP131 Basic MS Office
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Total General Education Credits required for degree
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12
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| Core I | Communications | 6 |
| Core VI | Computer Technology | 3 |
| Core II | Mathematics and Science | 12 |
| Core V | Native American Studies | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Program of Study Courses
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Criminal Justice Program Study Courses
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Credits
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CJUS 121
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
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3
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CJUS 200
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Principles of Criminal Law
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3
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CJUS 207
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Family Law
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3
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CJUS 209
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Will, Probate, and Property Law
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3
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CJUS 211
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Civil Procedure/Litigation
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3
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CJUS 231
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Criminal Evidence
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3
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CJUS 275
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Constitutional Law, the U.S., and Fort Peck Constitutions
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3
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CJUS 291
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Special Topics – Tribal Bar Exam
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3
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COMX 111
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Public Speaking
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3
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LEG 184
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Legal Ethics
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3
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LEG 186
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Intro to Legal Research
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3
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LEG 187
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Legal Research & Writing I
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3
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LEG 189
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Criminal Procedure
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3
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PSCI 210
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Introduction to American Government
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3
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PSYX 100
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Intro to Psychology
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3
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SOCI 101
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Intro to Sociology
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3
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Total Program of Study Credits required for degree
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48
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Total Credits required for Degree
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60
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* Course has a pre-requisite
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Total Credit Hours: 63
Criminal Justice
First Semester (FA)
Second Semester (SP)
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| M 111 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
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| M 121 | College Algebra | 3 |
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| M 105 | Contemporary Math | 3 |
Third Semester (FA)
Fourth Semester (SP)
| CAPP 120 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| PSCI 210 | Introduction To American Government | 3 |
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| SOC 101 | | |
Total Credit Hours: 46
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. Constitution as the legal foundation for American Law and how the Indian Civil Rights Act (ICRA) applies to Civil rights in Indian Country.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the powers and limitations of Indian law, State Law, Federal law and legal precedent
- Demonstrate a foundational understanding of civil and criminal law sufficient to obtain employment as a paralegal or lay advocate in tribal court or entry level employment as a legal assistant.