Criminal Justice Certificate - Criminal Justice

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Program Design

This certificate offers those employed, or desiring to be employed, in law enforcement a way to improve career opportunities and placement through academic study.

Learning Outcomes

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

Demonstrate a general understanding and appreciation of the role of the criminal justice system at local, state, and federal levels.
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate etics and the capabiility to critically and reflectively engage ethical issues in criminal justice, particularly questions of social responsibility and professional decision-making.
Demonstrate knowledge of the theories, principles, judicial and correctional processes, legal institutions, and methods of law enforcement.
Demonstrate a sound basic education in criminal justice for graduates who choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Required Courses

CJS* 101:&nbsp;Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits
CJS* 211:&nbsp;Criminal Law I 3 Credits
CJS* 220:&nbsp;Criminal Investigation 3 Credits
POL* 111:&nbsp;American Government 3 Credits or
POL* 112:&nbsp;State and Local Government 3 Credits
SOC* 101:&nbsp;Principles of Sociology 3 Credits or
PSY* 111:&nbsp;General Psychology I 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15
CJS* 105:&nbsp;Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 Credits
CJS* 120:&nbsp;Police and the Community 3 Credits
CJS* 213:&nbsp;Evidence & Courtroom Procedure 3 Credits
POL* 212:&nbsp;Constitutional Law and Civil Rights 3 Credits
SOC* 240:&nbsp;Criminology 3 Credits or
SOC* 241:&nbsp;Juvenile Delinquency 3 Credits or
SOC* 242:&nbsp;Sociology of Deviance 3 Credits or
Cross-listed courses (choose one)
PSY* 217:&nbsp;Psychology of Criminal Behavior 3 Credits
CJS* 272:&nbsp;Social Psychology of Criminal Behavior 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15

Criminal Justice Certificate - Criminal Justice

Program Design

Learning Outcomes

Required Courses

Total Credits Required: 30