Criminal Justice Certificate

Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Criminal Justice program with a
certificate will be able to:

Prepare written material in a criminal justice setting; read, understand

and interpret written information;

Apply written information in the form of laws, policies, procedures,

directives, etc., to situations that are similar to experiences faced in the
criminal justice system;

Communicate effectively; and

Understand the organizational structure of criminal justice agencies.

Assessment of competence in these areas will be measured through the use
of examination questions.

Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities involve such areas as law enforcement,
corrections, and related areas within criminal justice. A number of related
careers are open to graduates who are interested in the growing fields of
security, anti-terrorism, and investigations.

Certificate Requirements (Effective Fall 2014) Credit Hours

Required Courses (9 Credit Hours)
SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology
SOC 245: Criminology or SOC 246: Juvenile
Delinquency
ENG 100: College Composition or ENG 101:
Research and Composition
Criminal Justice Electives
TOTAL

3
3
3
21
30