Criminal Justice
Certificate of Achievement Criminal Justice · Victor Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
State Control Number: 20548
Program Code: CJ.CRJU.CA
Program Length: 10 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
All areas of Criminal Justice require that individuals possess the personal and physical qualities essential to become effective peace officers. Many employment opportunities currently exist for individuals desiring entrance into law enforcement, the court system, and corrections-related fields at various governmental levels.
The Criminal Justice program is designed to develop a student’s understanding of the various operational functions within the criminal justice system. The educational emphasis will be the examination of crime causation, functions of law enforcement, the criminal court system, and corrections. Students majoring in this subject area can prepare themselves for careers in law enforcement, community and custodial corrections, the judiciary, and security at both the operational and administrative levels.
Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CJ 92 | Writing for Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| CJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3.0 |
| CJ 102 | Criminal Trial Processes | 3.0 |
| CJ 103 | Criminal Law | 3.0 |
| CJ 104 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3.0 |
| CJ 127 | Introduction to Criminology | 3.0 |
| CJ 135 | Juvenile Law & Procedures | 3.0 |
| CJ 201 | Community and the Justice System | 3.0 |
| Total Units | 24 | |
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