Criminal Justice

Credits: 64.0 - 68.0

The Criminal Justice program is designed to provide students with the basic theoretical knowledge that will prepare them for a career in law enforcement or corrections. The program develops a high level of academic, personal, and professional competence demanded in a wide range of agencies. PEACE OFFICERS/CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS TRAINING: Documents indicating that such training has taken place must be submitted by the student. Academy training may be awarded up to 12 units for the certificate and/or the degree in Criminal Justice as follows: 3 units for Physical Education 3 units for Health Education 3 units for CRJ 115 AND 3 units for elective credit in CRJ OR 3 units for CRJ 115 AND 9 units of elective credit in CRJ

Program Outcomes

1. Acquired fundamental grounding in communications, science, mathematics, humanities, the social sciences and self‐development in preparation for an occupation, and possible transfer to a four‐year institution.
2. Acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills in law enforcement and corrections. Or: Student will demonstrate skill in advising suspects of their Miranda rights.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses - Total 21 Credits

Electives- Select From the List Below - Total 9 Credits

CalGETC

• In addition to the Core Courses required for the A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice, students will also be required to meet the CalGETC: Transfer General Education Requirements Credits: 34 - 38