Associate degrees in Criminal Justice + Safety Studies: A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues.
1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of criminal justice.
2. Identify and understand the three components of the criminal justice system.
3. Distinguish between the functions of each component.
4. Understand how each component relies on, and interacts with, each other.
5. Understand the biological, psychological, environmental and cultural influences on behavior....
The CJ/LS curriculum is designed to prepare the student planning to enter the field of criminal justice or legal studies by presenting a broad-based study of the many topics and principles essential to an understanding of the criminal justice and legal systems. The CJ/LS curriculum is also designed to prepare the student who is employed in one of the numerous criminal justice or legal organizations for promotion or career advancement. The curriculum...
The Administration of Justice Program offers practical and technical instruction designed to meet the increasing demand for criminal justice system employees, and to provide an opportunity for current employees to upgrade their skills. Specialized courses in areas related to your own professional and academic interests may be chosen. You may select from courses in criminal law, legal aspects of evidence,...
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