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

Note:

Becoming Connecticut State Community College

STUDENTS: The Community Colleges are undergoing a merger with a plan to become Connecticut State Community College in fall 2023; please work closely with your advisor/program coordinator to select your courses accordingly. See below for more detail about this exciting transition!

Becoming Connecticut State Community College

A merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges is underway. Connecticut State Community College (CT State), a statewide college comprised of all Connecticut’s current community college locations, plans to open its doors in the Fall 2023. Here are some important facts students need to know:

• the final commencement ceremony for Manchester Community College is scheduled for May 2023. Ceremonies will continue to be held at each location as campuses of CT State.
• as a part of the planned merger, students continuing their studies beyond summer term 2023 will be matched with the CT State program that most closely aligns with their Spring 2023 major and is offered at the Manchester location,
• students beginning Associate degree programs in Fall 2021 should plan with their advisor/program coordinator to attend full-time if they wish to graduate prior to the planned merger,
• students who begin an Associate degree program in January 2022 would be anticipated to complete their degree at the merged college, Connecticut State Community College,
• in all cases, the College is committed to students completing their education with a minimum of disruption and staying in touch with your advisor/program coordinator is essential,
• further details can be found and will be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions page:  www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics.