Criminal Justice

Upon completion of the Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree in Criminal Justice, the student will demonstrate the following through identified student learning outcomes in courses:

1. Differentiate among the criminological theories of why people commit crime.
2. Assess the roles of the three main components of the criminal justice system (police, courts and corrections).
3. Apply an ethical analysis to problems concerning the criminal justice system.
4. Explain the international dimensions of criminal justice related issues.
5. Apply administrative principles to criminal justice issues within the three main components of the criminal justice system.
6. Analyze critically scholarly research on contemporary criminal justice issues.
7. Prepare academically supported written communications on contemporary criminal justice issues.
8. Utilize criminal justice related technology in support of an inquiry or investigation.
9. Communicate effectively within a criminal justice setting.

Upon completion of the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree in Criminal Justice, the student will demonstrate the following through identified student learning outcomes in courses:

1. Evaluate how the two analytical approaches (Due Process Model and Crime Control Model) are utilized within the criminal justice system.
2. Assess the roles of the three main components of the criminal justice system (police, courts and corrections).
3. Apply an ethical analysis to problems concerning the criminal justice system.
4. Explain the international dimensions of criminal justice related issues.
5. Apply administrative principles to criminal justice issues within the three main components of the criminal justice system.
6. Utilize criminal justice related technology in support of an inquiry or investigation.
7. Communicate effectively within a criminal justice setting

CORRECTIONS COUNSELING CONCENTRATION

1. Describe how the correctional system fits into the overall criminal justice system.
2. Explain the purposes of corrections.
3. Describe the organizational structure of the correctional system (federal and state).

FORENSICS CONCENTRATION

1. Demonstrate proper investigative techniques utilized in forensics.
2. Utilize the scientific method to explore the branches of forensics.

HOMELAND SECURITY/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION

1. Explain the different man-made and natural risks that face the United States.
2. Evaluate critical information from an emergency situation in development of an appropriate emergency response.

POLICING CONCENTRATION

1. Describe the basic structural organizations of police departments.
2. Demonstrate proper investigative techniques utilized in a crime scene.
3. Explain the basic concepts of how departments police communities.

Upon completion of the Certificate in Criminal Justice, the student will demonstrate the following through identified student learning outcomes in courses:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the criminal justice system and its components.
2. Identify the criminological theories and their application to contemporary public policy.
3. Demonstrate the ability to integrate and apply analytical skills and substantive knowledge to specific criminal justice issues.
4. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in criminal justice.
5. Display the ability to identify, locate, manage and use legal, technological and other professional resource materials in the criminal justice field.
6. Exhibit the knowledge and skill required to be an informed citizen in the global community.
7. Demonstrate adequate preparation for career development or baccalaureate degree program success through the acquisition of a solid foundation in the criminal justice field