Criminal Justice - Criminal Justice

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Criminal Justice certificate program requirements, graduates will

1. Demonstrate a general understanding and appreciation of the role of the criminal justice system at local, state, and federal levels.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate ethics and the capability to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in criminal justice, particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the theories and principles of judicial, correctional, and legal methods of law enforcement.

Required Courses

• CJS* 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits
• CJS* 211: Criminal Law I 3 Credits
• CJS* 220: Criminal Investigation 3 Credits

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• POL* 111: American Government 3 Credits or
• POL* 112: State and Local Government 3 Credits

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• SOC* 101: Principles of Sociology 3 Credits or
• PSY* 111: General Psychology I 3 Credits

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• Subtotal: 15

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• CJS* 105: Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 Credits
• CJS* 120: Police and the Community 3 Credits
• CJS* 213: Evidence & Courtroom Procedure 3 Credits
• POL* 212: Constitutional Law and Civil Rights 3 Credits

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• SOC* 240: Criminology 3 Credits or
• SOC* 241: Juvenile Delinquency 3 Credits or
• SOC* 242: Sociology of Deviance 3 Credits or

• Cross-listed courses  (choose one)

• PSY* 217: Psychology of Criminal Behavior 3 Credits
• CJS* 272: Social Psychology of Criminal Behavior 3 Credits

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• Subtotal: 15

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Total Credits Required: 30