# Criminal Justice (Certificate of Achievement)

Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Criminal Justice

Source: https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=136

Credits: 18.0

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 unts of elective credit in CRJ

## Program Outcomes

1.  The ability to recognize the key differences between felony and manslaughter, and will be able to explain the reasoning behind them.

### Program Requirements

#### Required Courses - Total 18 Credits

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CRJ 103 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 115 | Introduction to Law Enforcement/Corrections | 3 |
| CRJ 120 | Community Relations | 3 |
| CRJ 125 | Report Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 130 | Alcohol, Narcotics and Drug Abuse | 3 |
| CRJ 206 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |