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66 Doña Ana Community CollegeTechnical Requirements, continuedcorrections option (12 credits)c j 230 Introduction to Corrections 3Field Experience in Criminal Justice 3orc jlawe293204Introduction to Homeland Securitylawe 205 Practical Field Investigations 3lawe 206 Traffic Enforcement and Crash Investigations 3law enforcement option (18 credits)c j 210 American Law Enforcement System 3or lawe 202 Police Patrol Proceduresc j 221 Fundamentals of Criminal Investigations 3or c j 293 Field Experience in Criminal Justicelawe 203 Introduction to Police Supervision 3lawe 204 Introduction to Homeland Security 3lawe 205 Practical Field Investigations 3LAWE 206 Traffic Enforcement & Crash Investigations 3DACC Law Enforcement Academy (32 credits)All Law Enforcement Courses are offered at DACC.Technical Requirements32 creditslawe 210 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3lawe 211 Policing in America 3lawe 212 Patrol Procedures 3lawe 213 Criminal Investigations 3lawe 214 Criminal Law and Procedures 3lawe 215 Emergency Vehicle Operations 1lawe 216 Traffic Law and Procedures 3lawe 217 Custody and Defensive Tactics 3lawe 218 Basic Firearms 3lawe 219 Law Enforcement Report Writing 4lawe 222 Law Enforcement Physical Fitness 2oeem 102 CPR for Health Care Prof. —Renewal Care 1Associate Degree: Criminal Justice (66 credits)NOTE: All courses listed under “Core Requirements” and “Major Requirements”may be applied toward a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at NMSU.Core Requirements36 creditsAREA I: Communications courses10(One course must be ENGL 111G, Rhetoric and Composition)AREA II: Mathematics/Algebra courses 3AREA III: Laboratory Science courses 8AREA IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences courses* 6–9AREA V: Humanities and Fine Arts courses** Student must have at least nine credits in either AREA IV or AREA V.note: When selecting courses for each of the areas listed above,follow “The New Mexico General Education Common Core”guidelines at the front of this catalog.Major Requirements30 creditsc j 101g Introduction to Criminal Justice 3c j 205 Criminal Law I 3c j 210 American Law Enforcement Systems 3c j 221 Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation 3c j 230 Introduction to Corrections 3c j 250 Courts and the Criminal Justice System 3Approved electives 12Library ScienceAssociate of Applied Science DegreeCertificates of Completion (COSTS LISTED ON PAGE 12):• Customized Study in Library Science• Fundamentals of Library Science• Specialized Topics in Library Science• Children’s LiteratureSchool Library Media Specialist Endorsement(575) 527-7567 or 528-7338In this Information Age, the role of libraries in providing for the knowledgeneeds of all sectors of the population is expanding. The changing needs ofinformation management in our society have sparked an increasing demandfor the work of library and information specialists who can organize, manage,and retrieve information from the vast storehouses that exist.While library and information centers retain their traditional study tablesand shelves full of books, increasingly they are being transformed into computerizedclearinghouses to accommodate the rapidly evolving informationtechnology. Electronic catalogs, online databases, CD-ROM and DVD products,the Internet and Web 2.0 tools provide almost unlimited access to theinformation people need for lifelong learning, and for both professional andrecreational activities.Employment opportunities in libraries and throughout the rest of the informationmanagement field are growing. Acquiring, organizing and preserving,and providing access to the vast wealth of materials that exist in increasinglyautomated environments are ongoing challenges. Those who have strongskills in these areas will find themselves in great demand in the job market.Library Science Program graduates are prepared to work in a variety of settingsand positions, including those found in public libraries and school oracademic libraries. They may also choose from the wide spectrum of speciallibrary positions that are found in corporate, institutional, and governmentinformation centers.Additional information on career opportunities and salaries may be obtainedfrom the Occupational Outlook Handbook, available online athttp://www.bls.gov/oco.Program OptionsBesides the associate of applied science degree, the program offers four certificateoptions in library science skills. Courses required for the certificates may beapplied to the associate of applied science degree. In addition, courses offeredthrough this program may be applied to fulfill state requirements for a SchoolLibrary Media Specialist Endorsement, for those with a teaching certificate.NOTE: All of the certificate options and the associate degree may be completedentirely online. All courses with the “L SC” prefix are available onlythrough online education.Associate Degree (66 credits)NOTE: Courses with course prefixes appearing in italics are identical tothose offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.ASTERISK (*) BY CREDIT HOURS: If the minimum number of credits istaken in either Related or Technical Requirements, then the maximum mustbe taken in the other category. Total credits must equal at least 66.Core Requirements16 creditsengl 111g Rhetoric and Composition 4bot 209 Business and Technical Communications 3orororenglenglengl203g211g218gBusiness & Professional CommunicationWriting in the Humanities & Social SciencesTechnical & Scientific Communication