Criminal Justice I Career Studies Certificate

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Degree: Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice I

Length: This career studies certificate is a one semester certificate.

Purpose: This career studies certificate is designed as a stackable credential that introduces students to the field and allows all courses successfully completed to be applied to the Criminal Justice program.

Occupational Objectives: The occupational objectives are to provide a basic foundation in this field that does not require a degree or individuals who wish to increase their knowledge and/or skill. Courses in this program can be used as stackable credentials.

Admission Requirements: Admission to the Career Studies Certificate program is based upon the general requirements for admission to the college.

First Semester

ADJ 100 Survey of Criminal Justice 3 credits
ADJ 201 Criminology 3 credits
ADJ 233 Multiculturalism in Policing 3 credits
ADJ 138 Defensive Tactics 1 credits /HLT/PE¹
ADJ 227 Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel 3 credits
ADJ 211 Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures I 3 credits
SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 credits

Suggested Credits for Semester: 17

¹Students may take an alternative HLT/PE credit in place of ADJ 138 , PED 129 or another HLT/PE Elective