Study of theory and practices of contemporary criminal justice for those who plan careers as police officers or for police who wish to advance in rank or into administrative levels of criminal justice.
The course work for this two year program is designed to develop student‘s knowledge and skills in the areas of law enforcement, courts and corrections. Areas emphasized include community policing, criminal investigation, routine patrol and criminological theory. Students gain an appreciation of the various parts of the criminal justice system and how they function as a whole. Students may enter this program any term. The course work for this program...
Clarendon College's Social Science Department is designed for students who plan to pursue a degree in Social Science (History) at a senior college or university after completing their studies at Clarendon College.
Upon successful completion of the prescribed courses, the student will be eligible to graduate from Clarendon College with an Associate in Arts Degree.
The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work within the criminal justice system. Graduates from the program will be prepared to seek entry-level positions in municipal, county, and state police agencies. Additionally, students can pursue careers as correctional officers or as support-level staff in juvenile residential facilities. Moreover, positions within the private...
The Criminal Justice program provides students with a contemporary curriculum. The program is responsive to our ever-changing society, which demands highly-educated and well-qualified candidates to meet the increasing standards of a variety of peace officer agencies.
Opportunities are plentiful in the criminal justice system in sheriffs' departments, municipal police departments, the state highway patrol, corrections agencies and other public and...
The field of criminal justice includes jobs such as law enforcement officers, probation and parole officers, correctional officers, and juvenile workers. Law enforcement officers (police officers) are responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining order. Their primary duties are to protect life and property, prevent crimes, and arrest and help prosecute violators. They also prepare written reports of their activities and testify in court.
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system's role within society will be explored.
Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and...
The Criminal Justice program is designed for students who plan to earn an associate of science degree for transfer toward a bachelor of science degree at another college or university.
The Criminal Justice program has been developed to help prepare the person desiring employment in the field of criminal justice, including private security or to upgrade the skills of a person already employed by a criminal justice agency.
The Criminal Justice concentration is designed for peace officers to develop and to enhance their professional skills. This program is not designed for transfer although many institutions accept all or part of the course work toward the bachelor's degree.
The Criminal Justice curriculum is a two year program that leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The program prepares students
for exciting careers in law enforcement, corrections, probation or parole, juvenile justice and private/industrial security. This course of study is also a good starting point for students who wish to pursue paralegal studies or attend law school.
Our program meets the needs of students who plan to enter their...
The courses listed below are suggested for those majoring in Criminal Justice.
Required General Education Courses (35-36 credits) CM101 - English Composition I ...................................................3
CM102 - English Composition II ..................................................3
CM115 - Public Speaking ...............................................................3
Fine Arts Elective* ................................................................................3
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The Associate of Applied Science degree Criminal Justice is designed for students with Criminal Justice backgrounds, as well as for high school graduates and those returning to school. The program prepares students who are interested in employment in law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, and private security. The degree plan is broadly interdisciplinary in nature, embracing the study of humanities, law, and natural, social, and behavioral...
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system's role within society will be explored.
Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and...
The division of Social Sciences includes the departments of Criminal Justice, Education, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Humanities, Philosophy and Religion. The students, with the assistance of their advisors, can develop various transfer and two-year programs in each department. All of the transfer programs should be coordinated with the transferring institution.
The following program for social sciences is a suggested...
The division of Social Sciences includes the departments of Criminal Justice, Education, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Humanities, Philosophy and Religion. The students, with the assistance of their advisors, can develop various transfer and two-year programs in each department. All of the transfer programs should be coordinated with the transferring institution.
The field of criminal justice is expected to continue to grow in the next decade.
Higher education is becoming increasingly important to careers in all three major components of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, courts and corrections. Advanced education also is important in the field of private security management.
The decisions made by law enforcement officers, probation officers, corrections counselors and others in the field may...
The increasing importance of higher education for professionals in criminal justice is one of the most noteworthy trends in recent years in this challenging field. The associate in applied science degree offered by the Criminal Justice program prepares students for careers in state, county and local law enforcement, and entry-level corrections and private security positions.
Career opportunities in all areas of criminal justice are expected to increase...
The program is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the criminal justice system at local, state, and federal levels. Students can specialize in a number of areas including law enforcement, criminal investigation, juvenile justice, court services, and community-based and institutional corrections. All students are urged to consult with a criminal justice advisor in planning their program of study.
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,...
