Program Overview
This one-year certificate program in Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice theory, processes, and contemporary issues. It covers topics such as criminal law, constitutional issues, criminal evidence, corrections, and juvenile justice. Graduates are prepared for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and private security.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This one-year program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice theory and processes, as well as contemporary issues and problems. It consists of selected Criminal Justice courses and general education requirements. All of these courses are also required for the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Criminal Justice, allowing students who wish to continue their education to pursue a two-year degree program. Successful completion of this program leads to a certificate in Criminal Justice.
Outline:
The program curriculum includes:
First Quarter (Fall)
- CJ& 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice (5 credits)
- CJ& 110: Criminal Law (5 credits)
- ENGL& 101: English Composition I (5 credits)
- HUMDV 101: Success in the Online Classroom (1 credit)
Second Quarter (Winter)
- AMATH 121: Applied Math for Professional & Tech Programs I (5 credits)
- CJ 115: Constitutional Issues in Criminal Justice (5 credits)
- CJ 121: Criminal Evidence (5 credits)
Third Quarter (Spring)
- CJ& 105: Introduction to Corrections (5 credits)
- CJ& 106: Juvenile Justice (5 credits)
Careers:
- Graduates can typically be employed by local and federal law enforcement, juvenile and adult correction facilities, and private and corporate security/investigation firms.
- Successful employment in some positions is dependent upon passing competitive entrance examinations and meeting various medical requirements.
- The demand for persons trained in criminal justice is expected to remain strong over the next several years.