Program Map for Criminal Justice DTA
The Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in a diversified criminal justice field. Graduates from our program have the option of continuing their education or moving directly into a career in the criminal justice field.
Career opportunities are available in both government and private sectors. For more information, contact criminaljustice@everettcc.edu.
CHECKLISTS
- Criminal Justice Interest, AAS-DTA Checklist
- Criminal Justice AAS-T
- Cybercrime Investigation Certificate
- Pre-College to College English and Math Checklist
Notes on using this map:
* indicates an elective course that is recommended but not required and could be substituted with another appropriate course. For example, ENGL& 102* on a map means that ENGL& 102* is recommended, but any 5-credit course from the Basic Communication Skills list on the DTA would also be acceptable.
→ indicates a pre-requisite relationship. For example, MATH&141→ MATH&142 on a map indicates that a student must pass MATH& 141 before taking MATH& 142
(F, W, Sp, Su) indicates the quarters in which a course is offered, if not offered every quarter. For example, ART 116 (W) means that ART 116 is only offered during Winter quarters
TS stands for Transitional Studies. Courses taken through the Transitional Studies department do not qualify for financial aid but cost only $25 per quarter. To see if you qualify, contact the Advising Center at advising@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9339.
& as part of a course number (e.g. ACCT& 202) indicates that the course is part of the Common Course Numbering System
D as part of a course number (e.g. ENGL& 102D) indicates that the course fulfills the Diversity Course requirement for the AAS-DTA degree
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The learning objectives of this course are the foundation of future courses in this pathway. Success in critical courses positions you to be successful in later courses in this pathway.
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Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites.
See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 to decide on your first quarter courses.
See your advisor for self-paced or accelerated alternatives in Math and English to prepare for college-level classes. Want to move further faster? Learn about EvCC's I-BEST classes.
Prepare for college-level math
If your math placement is below MATH& 107, you’ll need to take the following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- TS 60 → TS 70 → MATH/TS 76→ MATH/TS 86
Prepare for college-level English
If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
- ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98
Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS/AEP 97 depending on their placement.
Take COLL 101 - College Success in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.
Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track. See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have..
Recommended Actions
- Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page.
- Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college.
- Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
- Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
- Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club.
- See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or support from CDS.
Complete college-level courses. Focus on those that fit in the Social Science, Education, and Public Safety Pathway so that if you change to another program within the pathway, most of the credits you’ve earned already will apply to your new goal.
Take MATH& 107 - Math in Society or higher Take ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Take 
CJ& 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Take CMST& 210 - Interpersonal Communications Take a Natural Science Distribution Course. (List A or B) Take a Humanities Distribution Course. Consider a World Language
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed.
- If you haven't already, join a club that aligns with your interest.
- Ride-alongs with local Criminal Justice Agencies and Summer Quarter Internships are available. Contact a program Advisor for more information.
Complete specific degree requirements and begin preparing for graduation and transfer. If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.
Take ENGL& 102* - English Composition II or another Basic Communications Skills course. Take SOC& 101 - Introduction to Sociology Take another Natural Science Distribution Course (List A) in a different discipline from your first natural science course. Take PSYC& 100 - General Psychology Take CMST 204D - Intercultural Communication Take CJ& 112 - Criminology
Recommended Actions
Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss transfer options and career opportunities
- Ride-alongs with local Criminal Justice Agencies and Summer Quarter Internships are available. Contact a program Advisor for more information.
Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate and transfer. Take care not to have more than 10 credits in any one discipline across Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences.
Take CJ& 110* - Criminal Law or another Criminal Justice course. Take a Humanities Distribution Course.
Consider HUM 110D - Introduction to American Cultural Studies, HUM 180D - Introduction to Latinos in the United States, HUM 247D - Introduction to World Religions, or an English Literature class Take CJ& 240* - Introduction to Forensic Sciences or another Criminal Justice course. Take PSYC& 220*- Abnormal Psychology or another Criminal Justice elective. Take a third Natural Science Distribution Course (List A). At least two different disciplines are required in Natural Sciences. Complete 90 credits with Criminal Justice Electives.
Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.
Recommended Actions
Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.