Criminal Justice
Degrees and Certificates
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Law & Social Science, Associate of Arts -
Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science -
Law Enforcement, Certificate of Proficiency
Courses
CJI 103: Law Enforcement (fall semester)
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3The focus of this course will be on society and the criminal justice system. This instructional program prepares individuals to perform the duties of police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control, and public relations. There is an emphasis on understanding society and the importance of community relations.
CJI 113: Introduction to Criminal Justice (fall semester)
Lecture Hours 3 Credits 3This course is an introduction to the history, philosophy, evolution, and organization of law enforcement in a democratic society. There is an orientation to agencies involved in the administration of criminal justice. This course focuses on law enforcement, the court system,and the corrections system with an emphasis on examining American criminal justice as an interdisciplinary field of study which reflects the attitudes, values and beliefs of a democratic culture.