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Due to flooding, the PCC Durango Site will be on remote status Tuesday, Nov. 3. Mancos Campus will be open with regular classes. Don't travel if unsafe. Durango Site students should check D2L for specific class instructions.

Mancos Campus will be open: If you live in La Plata or Archuleta counties, you are not expected to come to the Mancos campus for either work or class even though the campus is open. You are encouraged to attend remotely, if possible. You will not be penalized when travel is potentially unsafe.

Durango Site remote status day: Classes will be held remotely. Classes that cannot be held remotely are canceled. Student services are offered remotely where possible. On-site services are closed.

  • Students: Do not report to campus. Check MyCourses (D2L) prior to scheduled class times. Attend classes remotely at the regularly scheduled time. Lab or studio material may be offered online or canceled and made up at a later date. Internships and clinicals may be required to report; check with the instructor, clinical coordinator or field work supervisor.
  • Faculty and instructors: Do not report to campus. Instructors will teach class from home or offer content asynchronously. Classes that cannot be taught remotely will be canceled and made up later. Direct supervisors will reach out to their staff.
  • Staff: Do not report to campus. Work remotely as directed by supervisors. Essential staff will report as directed by their supervisor. Admin leave may apply if job duties must be performed on campus and the employee cannot work.


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Criminal Justice

Panther Spotlight - Kimberly Hernandez
PCC Criminal Justice Graduate
Kimberly Hernandez

"What helped me grow most into my career was the criminal justice program at PCC. The classes, teachers and study material fit the program just right, making it not only educational but eye opening in a fun, intriguing way. It made me feel proud to want to represent my community and do a good job in doing so."

What will I learn?

Studying Criminal Justice gives us a better understanding of the three main parts of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the judicial system, and corrections. This program focuses closely on criminal behavior, criminal law and constitutional law. Criminal Justice requires a willingness to be understanding of different cultures.

Degree requirements

This program features two completion paths, each with different awards:

Students pursuing the Associate of Arts degree must complete 36 credits of general education requirements and 24 credits of core and elective courses.

Students pursuing the Associate of General Studies degree must complete 39 credits of general education requirements and 21 credits of core requirements.

Please consult the PCC catalog for details about each degree.

Degree transfer

The AA degree transfers to the following Colorado public four-year schools:

  • University of Colorado-Denver (Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice)
  • University of Colorado-Colorado Springs (BA, Criminal Justice)
  • Colorado Mesa University (BA, Criminal Justice; Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement concentrations)
  • Colorado State University-Global Campus (Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice)
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver (BS, Criminal Justice & Criminology)
  • University of Northern Colorado (BA, Criminal Justice)

The AGS degree is designed for students who wish to attend Colorado State University Pueblo. This degree plan transfers directly into CSUP’s Sociology degree with a Criminology emphasis. It, too, is an excellent choice for students considering advanced criminal justice-related careers but who want to complete their bachelor’s degree locally.

Please discuss with your advisor which degree path is better suited to you and your educational and career goals.

Many criminal justice and related agencies require certain standards prospective employees must meet at the application stage. Job applications will ask if you have ever been arrested for any offense, either misdemeanor or felony. If you have, your prospective employer may deny your application. You may also be required to take psychological tests, lie detector tests, medical tests, and physical fitness tests to determine if you are suited to a particular position.

Degree & Certificate Offerings in Criminal Justice:

Program Information

Location
Online
Pueblo Campus
Southwest
Fremont Campus
Pathway
Social & Behavioral Science
Awards
Certificate, AA
Course Availability
Day
Evening
Online
Program Start
Fall, Spring
Program Length
4 Semesters

Contact

Department Chair
Brad Bowers
719-549-3104
Brad.Bowers@pueblocc.edu 

Rich Keilholtz, J.D.
Davis Academic Bldg. Office 250L
719-549-3426