Criminal Justice Certificate

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Program Start Date: Fall term
Minimum Program Length: 2 semesters; 25 credits
Program ID: CT.CJ
Curriculum Code: 71472

Program Description

The Criminal Justice Certificate will provide an overview of the criminal justice system in the United States. Students will learn about the Judicial process, Correctional System, Policy Administration, and crime as a whole, among other topics.

Practical Experience

None

Professional Opportunities

Individuals with this certificate can obtain jobs as Detectives and Criminal Investigators, police and Sheriffs Patrol officers, Probation and Correctional Officers, among other opportunities.

Unique Aspects

All courses are transferable to most colleges/universities. This certificate will allow for a jump start on higher degrees within the field.

EEDA Career Cluster

Course Requirements

COL 101 - College Orientation Credits: 1
CRJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 115 - Criminal Law I Credits: 3
CRJ 125 - Criminology Credits: 3
CRJ 130 - Policy Administration Credits: 3
CRJ 210 - The Juvenile and the Law Credits: 3
CRJ 220 - The Judicial Process Credits: 3
CRJ 236 - Criminal Evidence Credits: 3
CRJ 242 - Correctional System Credits: 3

Total Credits: 25

Semester Display

First Semester

COL 101 - College Orientation Credits: 1
CRJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3
CRJ 115 - Criminal Law I Credits: 3
CRJ 125 - Criminology Credits: 3
CRJ 130 - Policy Administration Credits: 3

Second Semester

CRJ 210 - The Juvenile and the Law Credits: 3
CRJ 220 - The Judicial Process Credits: 3
CRJ 236 - Criminal Evidence Credits: 3
CRJ 242 - Correctional System Credits: 3

Total Credits: 25

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the Criminal Justice system.
Describe the role of corrections and alternative sanctions.
Explain the Judicial process.