Program Description: The Criminal Justice Major is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, criminology, or related fields through required courses in terrorism, criminal law, juvenile justice, ethics, and other general education courses. Occupational titles of administration of justice professionals may include, depending on educational attainment and experience, Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, Dispatcher, Crime Scene Technician, Investigator, Corrections Officer, Probation/Parole Officer, and Deputy Court Clerk.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will describe the structure and function of the U.S. criminal justice system.
- Students will explain substantive and procedural criminal law.
- Students will identify the relationships between the U.S. Constitution and the criminal justice system.
- Below is the recommended course sequence for full-time students.
- Courses are listed by the semester they are usually offered.
- Course availability in a given semester may vary.
- You can change the order or number of classes each semester, but taking fewer classes in a semester will mean more semesters to finish the program.
- Please discuss your plan including elective selection with your advisor to ensure it meets your academic goals.
- Students who complete this degree will also complete and be awarded the Uniform Certificate of General Studies.
It is highly recommended that students consult with their academic advisor to select the most appropriate courses for their curriculum and/or transferability to another college.
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