CRIMINAL JUSTICE A.A.S. (R): 314
Revised: Effective Semester — Summer 2007
The criminal justice curriculum is designed to prepare
students for careers in the criminal justice system and for transfer
to four-year colleges and universities. A strong academic core forms
the basis of a liberal arts education and, combined with specialized
career courses, offers the graduate the alternatives of entering the
field or continuing in an institution of higher learning.
The curriculum is offered for those employed in criminal
justice as well as for high school graduates interested in pursuing
careers in local, state, federal, or private agencies in the field.
Students are encouraged to seek assistance from criminal justice faculty
in making course selections to suit their career goals and interests.
Completion of all the curriculum requirements will lead to the award
of the A.A.S.
A suggested course sequence for full-time students follows;
part-time students should consult an adviser.
| First Semester |
| CJ 110 |
Administration of Justice |
3 |
| EN 101 |
Techniques of Reading and Writing
I
|
3 |
| |
Health foundation |
1 (3) |
| |
Mathematics foundation |
3 |
| SO 101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| |
Arts or humanities distribution |
3 |
Second Semester |
| CJ 111 |
Introduction to Law Enforcement |
|
| or |
| CJ 230 |
Introduction to Corrections |
3 |
| CJ 221 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
| |
English foundation |
3 |
| PS 101 |
American Government |
3 |
| PY 102 |
General Psychology |
3 |
Third Semester |
| CJ 215 |
Organization and Administration |
3 |
| |
CJ electives |
6 |
| |
Speech foundation |
3 |
| |
Natural sciences lab distribution |
4 |
Fourth Semester |
| |
CA or CS elective |
3 |
| CJ 242 |
Theory and Practice |
3 |
| CJ 244 |
Contemporary Issues |
3 |
| |
CJ or behavioral/social science elective |
3 |
| |
Elective |
3 |
|
Total credit hours 62 (64)
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Program Outcomes for the Criminal Justice A.A.S.
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Understand the criminal justice process (police, courts, and corrections).
- Explain the functions and role of various criminal justice practitioners in the operation of an ethical and professional system of justice that exists within a diverse society.
- Explore problems associated with effecting justice in a diverse and stratified society.
- Analyze the history, functions, policies, and procedures used in each subsystem of justice and to creatively offer alternatives to current practice.
- Understand differences between the American system of justice and systems in other countries.
- Analyze principles and understand the philosophical underpinnings of Criminal Law and the rules of Evidence.
- Meet, in addition to discipline goals, the following general education goals prior to graduation: improve reading, writing, critical thinking, discussion and speaking skills, mathematical reasoning, analysis and problem solving; and the ability to access, evaluate, and apply information. Back to top
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