Criminal Justice

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Program Location

Windsor Campus | Public Safety Institute Building | Room 244 | aims.edu/academics/criminal-justice/ | (970) 339-6397

Degrees Offered

Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Criminal Justice (Designated Degree/DWD - Two Years)

Criminal Justice (A.A.S. Degree - Two Years)

Police Studies (A.A.S. Degree - Two Years)

Certificates Offered

Peace Officer Academy Certificate (1-2 Semesters)

Criminal Justice Pathways Basic, Level I Certificate (Two Semesters)

Criminal Justice Pathways Basic, Level II Certificate (Two Semesters)

Criminal Justice Program Overview

Enrollment for Non-Majors
Students are not required to be Criminal Justice majors to enroll in Criminal Justice courses.

AA Degree Majors
Students pursuing an A.A. degree should consult with the Program Chair to determine the appropriate Criminal Justice courses, in alignment with the State Articulation Agreement and the designated degree worksheet.

Program Description
This degree program focuses on:

1. The concept of justice-its meaning, practice, and demands as they relate to the social, political, legal, and economic institutions shaping our society.

2. Approaches for dealing humanely and effectively with individuals who come into contact with any part of the justice system.

Peace Officer Academy

Academy and Registration
Students interested in the Peace Officer Academy must consult with the Academy Director at (970) 339-6253.

Program Length: One to two semesters.

Mission Statement
To educate and train peace officers to think critically and act wisely in the performance of their duties.

Program Objective
The Academy provides prospective peace officers with both foundational academic knowledge and technical skills necessary to qualify for the Colorado POST written exam and begin professional work assignments.

College Credit
Graduates of the Academy earn a certificate of completion and 34 semester credits.

Application and Registration
Students must contact the Academy Director for details regarding application and registration.

Note
This program incorporates requirements mandated by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board and the Colorado Community College Common Course Numbering System (CCCNS). Course offerings are subject to change. Students should verify current course details with the Academy Director.

For information about earning credit for prior learning, visit the Prior Learning Assessment website.

Criminal Justice Department Advisory Committee

Krista Britton | Community Relations Director | Weld County DA Office

Rick Cook | Windsor Police Department

Kevin Copher | Assistant Principal | Windsor High School

Tammy Fisher | Public Member

Susan Gearheart | Colorado Judicial Department | 19th Judicial District

Brenda Rangel | STEM Coordinator | Northridge High School

Kim Riley | Intervention, Inc.

Student Representative

Police Academy Advisory Committee

JD Broderius | Deputy | Weld County Sheriff’s Office

Jeff Fisher | Deputy Chief | Louisville Police Department

John Fryar | Police Chief | Fort Lupton Police Department

Rick Klimek | Police Chief | Windsor Police Department

Tracey McCoy | Police Chief | Lochbuie Police Department

Jeff Pyle | Sergeant | Loveland Police Department

Adam Turk | Police Chief | Greeley Police Department

Student Representative

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