Justice Studies (AAS)

Justice Studies (AAS)

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Justice Studies (AAS)

Justice Studies/Corrections & Law Enforcement, AAS



This Justice Studies degree with an emphasis on Law Enforcement or Corrections is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of correctional officers or peace officers who are currently working in the field.

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Corrections

Program Information

The Criminal Justice degree with an emphasis on corrections is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of correctional officers or peace officers who are currently working in the field. This is a closed enrollment and has special admission requirements.

Justice Studies Faculty

John Foust
Professor of Administration of Justice
John.Foust1@centralaz.edu

Administration of Justice (AA)

Administration of Justice (AA)

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Administration of Justice (AA)

Administration of Justice, AA & Certificates


The Administration of Justice pathway prepares students to transfer to an accredited university for a higher level degree or to immediately pursue a career in specific criminal justice occupations. Note: Many occupations require a Bachelor’s degree. Also note that many justice related occupations require a background check.


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Program Information

Administration of Justice AA degree prepares students to transfer to an accredited university for a higher level degree or to immediately pursue a career in criminal justice occupations.

Administration of Justice Faculty

John Foust
Professor of Administration of Justice
John.Foust1@centralaz.edu

History pathway (AA)

History pathway (AA)

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History pathway (AA)

History pathway, AA



Studying history opens doors to understanding the human past, interactions between cultures and our environment, and how processes take place. Students in history learn how to examine and analyze sources, build arguments, engage in debates of divergent viewpoints, and understand whose stories are told and whose are left out. Understanding the modern world and our potential future requires understanding what came before. History is a field that is constantly changing: there are always new perspectives and new discoveries, as well as vital conversations about how to understand what took place and understand where we fit in the narrative. Students of history interact with new and old media, perform quantitative and qualitative analyses, and strive to present material in innovative and compelling ways for audiences of all backgrounds.

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Program Information

Courses in History prepare students to analyze the past and compare it with the present world; history courses help prepare students to learn about other groups and histories to create a well-rounded citizen. In history courses, students recognize patterns and changes over time; contextualize primary and secondary sources; conduct independent research and build effective arguments; think critically, and argue and write clearly and persuasively.

Historians work to help their communities understand the importance the past plays in the present. Students can combine history degrees with work in archival management or library and information science and pursue careers in archives, museums, and libraries. Of course, many history majors choose to share their love of history with others as teachers at the secondary or college level.

History Faculty

DR. JOE FAYKOSH

JOE FAYKOSH, Ph.D.

Lead Faculty, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Professor of History

Office: Superstition Mountain F 125
Joe.Faykosh@centralaz.edu

Stephen McCullough

STEPHEN MCCULLOUGH, Ph.D.

Professor of History

Office: Signal Peak Campus T 220
Stephen.McCullough@centralaz.edu

Political Science pathway (AA)

Political Science pathway (AA)

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Political Science pathway (AA)

Political Science pathway, AA



The political science pathway allows students to specialize in the study of the organization and behavior of people, groups, and institutions which make up our governments and larger political system. This pathway is designed to assist students who wish to transfer to the university as a Political Science major and prepares them for a variety of careers.

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Program Information

Political Science courses allow students to explore the organization and behavior of people, groups, and institutions that make up our government and larger political systems. Political Science focuses on people interacting with one another and the impact of their decisions and behavior.

Political Science majors have enormous career options available to them: Students may pursue careers in the social sciences, city and state government, public relations, and social and community service. With a graduate degree in Political Science, students can prepare for careers as political scientists, lawyers, and political science professors.

Political Science Faculty

Psychology pathway (AA)

Psychology pathway (AA)

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Psychology pathway (AA)

Psychology pathway, AA



The psychology pathway aims to help students graduate with an understanding of contemporary psychology through practical experience. The psychology program uses an applied approach by coordinating psychological theory with real world application. Students are encouraged to use guiding principles in a variety of settings.

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Program Information

Psychology is the study of the remarkable, three-pound, gelatinous mass of fat and protein known as the human brain and how it engages in perception, cognition, emotion, and attitudes which guide behavior.

Courses in psychology focus on the individual person and the extent to which our behaviors depend on social relationships and structures in which people are embedded and the biological systems of which we are comprised. Courses serve as preparation for work in the field of psychology as well as careers in health care, law enforcement, education, social work, business, or public policy.

Psychology Faculty

KATHY BROOKS

Professor of Psychology

Office: Signal Peak Campus O122
Kathy.Brooks@centralaz.edu

GUSTAVO GONZALEZ-CUEVAS, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Office: Signal Peak Campus T217
Gustavo.GonzalezCuevas@centralaz.edu

Steve Ornelas

STEVE ORNELAS, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Office: Signal Peak Campus T219
Steve.Ornelas@centralaz.edu

Nneka Reid

NNEKA REID 

Professor of Psychology

Office: San Tan Campus B104
Nneka.ReidDix@centralaz.edu

Sociology pathway (AA)

Sociology pathway (AA)

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Sociology pathway (AA)

Sociology pathway, AA



Studying history opens doors to understanding the human past, interactions between cultures and our environment, and how processes take place. Students in history learn how to examine and analyze sources, build arguments, engage in debates of divergent viewpoints, and understand whose stories are told and whose are left out. Understanding the modern world and our potential future requires understanding what came before. History is a field that is constantly changing: there are always new perspectives and new discoveries, as well as vital conversations about how to understand what took place and understand where we fit in the narrative. Students of history interact with new and old media, perform quantitative and analyses, and strive to present material in innovative and compelling ways for audiences of all backgrounds.


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Program Information

Sociology is the systematic study of how society impacts individuals and group social interactions. The sociology pathway allows students to study social life, social changes, and social causes that impact consequences in society relating to social group behavior. The sociology pathway explores and examines critical problems involving race, ethnicity, education, deviance, and social structures equipping students with important analytical and research skills.

Sociology Faculty

DR. DAWN CONLEY

DAWN CONLEY, Ph.D.

Professor of Sociology
Office: Signal Peak T 100
Dawn.Conley@centralaz.edu

DERRICK SPAN, Ed.D.

Professor of Sociology
Office: San Tan D115
Derrick.Span@centralaz.edu