Law enforcement and corrections are among the fastest growing career fields in America, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. A range of job opportunities awaits graduates as America becomes a more security-conscious
society.
This program encourages comprehensive understanding of the nature of crime and the goals of the criminal justice system. Students are introduced to organizations, occupations and regulations that govern the criminal justice system. The program prepares students to enter a specific criminal justice field or continue their studies at a four-year college/ university. Two themes are critical throughout the program: leadership and ethics.
Program Requirements (33 credits)
CJ 102 Criminology and Penology 3
CJ 104 Criminal Law 3
CJ 115 Diversity Issues in Criminal Justice 3
CJ 207 Administration of Justice 3
CJ 211 Institutional Treatment of the Offender 3
CJ 212 Principles of Correctional Operations 3
CJ 213 Criminal Psychopathology or
CJ 214 Correctional Counseling & Interviewing 3
CJ 215 Criminal Justice Field Work 3
PA 101 Public Administration 3
SO 202 Contemporary Social Problems 3
PY 201 Psychology of Adjustment or
PY 204 Psychology of Adolescence or
PY 209 Abnormal Psychology 3
General Education Requirements (33/35 credits)
CS 101 Introduction to Microcomputers or
CS 102 Applications on the Microcomputer 3
EN 101 English Composition I 3
EN 102 English Composition II 3
SP 203 Effective Speech 3
PY 101 General Psychology 3
PS 201 American Federal Government or
PS 203 State & Local Government 3
SO 201 Introductory Sociology 3
Mathematics Elective 3/4
Science Elective 3/4
Humanities Elective 3
Humanities Elective 3
Total Credits 66/68
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