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TVCC Admissions Office

Criminal Justice

Assoc of Applied Science

Major code: 2120

Advising Worksheet

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