CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY (AAS)

The criminal justice courses provide a working knowledge of the criminal justice system in the curriculum. The psychology and sociology courses explain human behaviour, and the government courses provide knowledge of bureaucratic structure.

Students completing the required courses are prepared to compete for jobs in the criminal justice field at the local and state level. Those students desiring employment with federal law enforcement agencies usually need to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree. They are also qualified to enter the private security field.

The certificate program is designed for persons presently employed in the criminal justice system. Many people now working in that field received no formal training for their job, and this certificate program is designed to provide them with the basic skills necessary to perform their jobs.

Students who complete this program will be able to:

Read, analyze, and apply criminal justice texts, laws, and cases.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Be prepared to work in the criminal justice field with sensitivity and recognition of cultural and socioeconomic differences

Be prepared to work in the criminal justice field with the ability to recognize common ethics-related situations encountered by criminal justice professionals and will be ready to respond appropriately

Demonstrate an understanding of the origins of criminal behaviour, society’s response to crime, and the consequences of crime to our society, utilizing multiple perspectives.

Articulate ethical implications of decision-making in a professional capacity.