
This program prepares students for a career in the criminal justice system or private security services. The program will give students general knowledge and skills in theory, principles, and techniques of law enforcement agencies and private security services.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Describe and Discuss the Criminal Justice process from investigation through trial to appeal.
- Compare the three major components of the criminal justice system in the United States and summarize the major responsibilities of each.
- Describe the Constitutional Rights protected by the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution and discuss how they relate/influence to the collection and use of evidence in a criminal investigation and proceeding.
| COURSE | UNITS |
|---|---|
| Program Requirements | |
| AJ 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| AJ 101: Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| AJ 102: Criminal Procedures | 3 |
| AJ 103: Community Relations | 3 |
| AJ 104: Criminal Law | 3 |
| AJ 106: Police Ethics | 3 |
| AJ 180 Criminology | 3 |
| Electives (Select 12 units) | |
| AJ 153: Issues in Homeland Security | 3 |
| FIRE 131: Emergency Preparedness | 3 |
| AJ 141: Enforcement Psychology | 3 |
| AJ 131: Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| SOC 110: Social Problems | 3 |
| AJ 65: Preparation for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| AJ 97: Topics in Administration of Justice | 0.5-20.0 |
| AJ 197: Topics In Administration Of Justice | 0.5-6.0 |
| Total Units 33 | |
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