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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Criminal Justice",
  "award": "Associate in Science",
  "department": "administration-of-justice",
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      "markdown": "**About the Program**\n\n**Program Goal:** Career\n\n**GE Pattern(s):** Butte Local, Cal-GETC\n\n**Program Code:** 16981.00AS\n\nThe Criminal Justice degree is designed for students who plan to earn a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related fields at CSU, Chico.  This degree may also serve as the basis for students who are interested in pre-law. Visit website for details www.assist.org\n\n**Program Learning Outcome(s):**\nUpon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:\n\n1.  Explain the historical development and philosophy of law.\n2.  Perform legal research independently and interpret, analyze and defend appellate court decisions.\n3.  Communicate effectively in a variety of situations, and prepare acceptable investigative reports.\n4.  Identify and describe modus operandi, basic crime scene investigation, proper identification and collection of evidence.\n5.  Describe interview and lawful interrogation techniques."
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          "title": "Community Oriented Policing",
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