+ Associate of Applied
Science in Criminal Justice
Timothy
J. Jurkovac, Ph.D., program director
The
associate degree in criminal justice focuses
principally on the administrative and theoretical
aspects of communication processes, ethnic relations,
public administration, procedural justice, criminology,
abnormal psychology, statistics, and professional
ethics. It is not oriented toward technical
training, but is a logical sequence for further
education for someone trained in police science.
Learning
Outcomes
Graduates
with this degree will possess the following
knowledge and skills:
- An
orientation toward ethical practices in the
pursuit of justice;
- An
awareness and understanding of the criminal
justice system and its role in a democratic
society, from structural components of various
institutions to problems confronted in the
law enforcement and corrections agencies;
- A
knowledge of the organizational structure
and policy procedures of police agencies in
contemporary society, as well as an appreciation
for the issues and dilemmas the institution
confronts;
- An
understanding of the law—criminal, civil
and personal liability/injury, due process,
equal protection under the law and the role
investigations play in the process, focusing
on investigation techniques and the evaluation
and preservation of data;
- A
knowledge of the nature, causes, treatment,
and prevention of crime and evidence from
the physiological, psychological, and sociological
perspectives.
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for 2009-2010 course requirements
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