Criminal Justice Certificate (21150.CT)

School of Allied Health and Public Safety

The Criminal Justice program is multifaceted and serves the educational needs of both pre-service and law enforcement professionals as well as individuals interested in learning about the field. The program leads to an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice, and transfer to Baccalaureate degree programs and or a Certificate of Achievement. Additionally, the first two of three modules of the Modular Police Academy are offered to qualified students. These courses meet the State of California, Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements.

A Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the curriculum listed below, with a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) in each course in the certificate and maintains a 2.0 GPA.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

A. Demonstrate at the entry level an understanding of the fundamental principles, laws, and processes related to the American judicial system and individual constitutional rights.

B. Demonstrate at the entry level effective written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills.

C. Demonstrate at the entry level critical thinking skills, the ability methods using critical thinking skills, the ability to analyze and solve problems using logical and creative methods.

D. Recognize at the entry level the social, political, economic, and cultural context within the criminal justice system and responsibilities to the community.

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Program Requirements:

Programs of Similar Interest:

• Administration of Justice (AS-T)

• Criminal Justice (AA)