Criminal Justice
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Criminal Justice
Assoc of Applied Science
Major code: 2120
Department: Addiction Studies
Chair: Joseph Kurth
Quick Info
Degree Advisor
- Jessica J Breidinger
- 541-881-5998
This program prepares students to enter a career in criminal justice. Graduates are
prepared to work as law enforcement or correctional officers. They may also find employment
in insurance adjustment, dispatch, court hearings, public or private security, license
inspection with Department of Motor Vehicles, or as technicians in a number of other
criminal agencies.
This degree is designed for students wishing to directly enter the workforce. It is
not designed for transfer to a four-year institution, although some coursework may
be transferable. Students who wish to transfer coursework are strongly encouraged
to work closely with their TVCC advisor to develop a transfer plan and to identify
and contact an advisor at their chosen transfer institution. A minimum of 90 credits
and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 are needed to graduate with a degree.
Program/Discipline Outcomes
- Identify historical and philosophical evolution of criminal justice sanctions and punishment.
- Describe the constitutional and statutory foundation for offender treatment within correctional facilities.
- Identify the characteristics of professional integrity and ethical standards for criminal justice professionals.
- Describe and relate the constitutional rights and responsibilities of citizens, offenders, and victims as they apply to state, federal and procedural laws.
- Describe and apply the process and technology used to gather, investigate, manage and report information in the criminal justice field.
- Identify the legal responsibilities of criminal justice professionals as they relate to cultural diversity and establishing positive community relationships.
Work Based Learning
Students integrate classroom learning with work-based learning by participating in
an internship (Cooperative Work Experience, CJ 280) at a supervised work site. Department
Chair or Criminal Justice Advisor approval is required. Credits and grades are based
on job hours worked, work performance, and completion of learning objectives specified
in a learning contract.
Note: CJ 280 - Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) requires a successful LEDS background
check, and some may require current First Aid Certification. CWE opportunities must
be arranged with the CWE coordinator prior to the beginning of the quarter.
Related Educational Requirements (14 Credits)
All career and technical education degrees and one-year certificates contain required courses in applied communication, computation and human relations. These courses are designed to support student competence and success in the workplace. Students must have appropriate test scores in writing and math to enter the related courses listed. Students who test below the required level will be required to take preparatory courses. A college advisor will assist students with selecting the appropriate preparatory course or courses.
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
COM 111Z - PUBLIC SPEAKING (4 credits) or SP 219 SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION (3 credits) | 3 | |
MATH 063 | TECHNICAL MATH I | 4 |
SOC 205 | GENERAL SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
WR 121 Z | COMPOSITION I | 4 |
Required Courses (67 Credits)
Courses are listed in suggested sequence.
Year One
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
CJ 100 | INTRO TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
CJ 112 | PATROL PROCEDURES | 3 |
CJ 113 | ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION/TRAFFIC LAWS | 3 |
CJ 130 | INTRO TO CORRECTIONS | 3 |
CJ 140 | U.S. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM | 3 |
CJ 201 | INTRO TO JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM | 3 |
CJ 203 | CRISIS INTERVENTION | 3 |
CJ 205 | VICTIMS OF CRIME | 3 |
CJ 209 | INTRO TO CAREERS IN CRIM JUSTICE | 3 |
CS 101 | COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS I | 4 |
Electives (9 Credits)
Electives