Criminal Justice
Certificate of Achievement Criminal Justice · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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
- The ability to recognize the key differences between felony and manslaughter, and will be able to explain the reasoning behind them.