Programs Criminal Justice
If your ambition has been in enforcing laws, apprehending, prosecuting, incarcerating and or rehabilitating. Than Criminal Justice is for you. This program is designed to prepare men and women for entry into occupations that require employees to have special training and skills in a variety of areas, which are covered extensively in our Criminal Justice Program. Not only have Law Enforcement agencies become more reliant on Criminal Justice graduates, but juvenile Justice systems, Correctional Administrations Organizations, Security Firms and Judicial Administration professions are also requesting their services. 

Program Objective
Our comprehensive curriculum will provide our graduates with the skills and knowledgethat will enable them to qualify for a variety of entry-level positions as a Criminal Justice professional.

Program Curriculum

List Each Course

Lecture Hours

Lab Hours

Ext/Clinic Hrs

Credit Hours

Contact Hours

Module 1 :
Fundamentals of Criminal Justice,
General Criminal Statutes

50

0

0

3

50

Module 2 :
Criminology, Concepts in Criminal Law Proceedings

50

15

0

3.5

65

Module 3 :
Introduction to Corrections, Criminal Investigation I

60

10

0

4.5

70

Module 4 :
Conflict Management, Self Defense

50

40

0

4

90

Module 5 :
Cultural Diversity, Engaging in Communication. Gang Awareness

40

20

0

3

60

Module 6 :
Firearms Theory and Chemical Agents (Safety and Applications)

35

10

0

2.5

45

Module 7 :
State of California New Security Guard Skills Training

25

25

0

2

50

Module 8 :
Career Development for Criminal Justice Professionals

30

15

0

2.5

45

Module 9 :
General Psychology

45

0

0

3

45

Module 10 :
Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Law & Procedures

60

20

0

4.5

80

Module 11 :
Traffic Accident Investigation Hazardous Materials Awareness

40

25

0

2

65

Module 12 :
Child Abuse Investigation.  Property Crimes        

40

20

0

3

60

TOTALS

525

200

0

38.5

720


Theory and Laboratory instruction:
720 hours
Total Hours: 750
Total Weeks: 32
Total Semester Credits: 38.5
Class Hours: M-F 9am to 3pm
15 lecture hours = 1 lecture credit
30 laboratory hours = 1 laboratory credit
45 externship hours = 1 externship credit






   
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