CRIMINAL JUSTICE

The Criminal Justice Program provides students with the tools to be academically successful, develop critical thinking skills and expertise by offering a dynamic and diverse curriculum. The Program studies the components, objectives and legal underpinnings of the criminal justice system. The public and social policy implications associated with operating the criminal justice system are also explored. The Program prepares students for careers in the administration of justice field including, law enforcement, investigations, corrections, private security, law and juvenile justice.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Identify the objectives and components of the criminal justice system.
2. Describe the application of criminal laws in California
3. Describe the application of the rules of criminal procedure and evidence in the administration of justice.
4. Identify ethical and multicultural issues related to the criminal justice system.
5. Understand and apply the basic principles of a criminal investigation.
6. State the procedures which ensure effective police operations.
7. Identify the objectives and components of the correctional system including types of post release supervision.
8. Author a complete and accurate investigative report.