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Justice Studies Certificate

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Jan 19th, 2012

Justice Studies

Major Code:
5861
Award:
Certificate
First Term:
2009 Fall
Description:
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Justice Studies will provide a core of courses for students who are interested in pursuing a career in Justice Studies but have previously received a degree in a different field of study. For students who are pursuing an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Justice Studies, completion of the certificate will provide an area of specialization within their degree program.
Credits: 15
Total Credits:
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Program Prerequisites:
None
Credits: 15
Required Courses:
 
AJS101 
Introduction to Criminal Justice 
3 
 
AJS119 
Computer Application in Justice Studies 
3 
 
AJS230 
The Police Function 
3 
 
AJS240 
The Correction Function 
3 
 
AJS275 
Criminal Investigation I 
3 
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Restricted Electives:
None
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Free Electives:
None
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General Education Requirement:
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General Education Core:
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First-Year Composition:
None
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Oral Communication:
None
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Critical Reading:
None
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Mathematics:
None
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General Education Distribution:
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Humanities and Fine Arts:
None
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Social and Behavioral Sciences:
None
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Natural Sciences:
None
Program Competencies:
  1. Demonstrate literacy in microcomputer applications and the ability to use microcomputer applications as they relate to criminal justice studies and criminal justice work. (AJS119)
  2. Identify and describe procedures practiced by courts of general and original jurisdiction. (AJS101)
  3. Identify and describe procedures and methods of operations of public police and explain the discretionary powers of the working police officer. (AJS230)
  4. Describe the history and development of correctional theories and institutions. (AJS240)
  5. Identify and describe the theory and practice of criminal investigation, including crime scene procedures, interviewing, case preparation and basic investigative techniques. (AJS275)
Submitted by administrator on Tue, 12/13/2011 - 14:11