2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Oct 18, 2024  
2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement, A.A.S.


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This two-year program prepares students for a career in Law Enforcement. Upon successful completion of the program, students obtain an AAS degree and the opportunity to take the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) State Licensing Exam. This program satisfies all the educational requirements for such agencies as the Houston Police Department and the Department of Public Safety. Most of the coursework may be taken at any of the HCC campuses; however, the last semester must be taken at HCC Northeast Campus.

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Program CIP Code: 43.0107

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year


Semester Total: 12


Second Semester ‐ Spring


Semester Total: 12


Second Year


First Semester ‐ Fall


Semester Total: 19


Semester Total: 14


Semester Total: 3


Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60


1 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum  section of this catalog.
2 Consult with Advisor: ITSC 1301 , POFI 1301  or BCIS 1305 .

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