Emphasis: Criminal Justice
Degree: Associate in Arts
Total Units: 90
Class Type: Lecture, Lab, Hybrid
Purpose: This degree prepares students to transfer to a baccalaureate institution and major in criminal justice. A B.A. degree prepares students to work in criminal justice and government agencies (federal, state, or local) or the private sector. Graduates may enter careers in state and local law enforcement, community corrections, and Federal law enforcement or in the private sector.
Program Outcomes: Upon successful completion, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
- Discuss and demonstrate basic procedures related to the fields of law enforcement and corrections.
- Utilize knowledge about state and federal laws that impact law enforcement and corrections in decision making.
- Understand and discuss the difference in relationships between law enforcement in the community and other legal entities.
- Understand and describe the relationships that exist between the various law enforcement, corrections, and the courts systems and at the local, state, and federal levels of government.
- Discuss ethics as related to law enforcement and corrections.
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