More information: Criminal Justice AAS
PURPOSE
The Criminal Justice program is for students anticipating a career in the justice system, and persons already employed in the justice system who want to enhance skills and professional standing.
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The Criminal Justice program is designed for students who are planning careers in law enforcement, corrections (juvenile and adult), or employment in related agencies.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Illustrate knowledge of elements of proof for major and common crimes, legal classification of offenses, admissibility and presentation of evidence, and legal guidelines for methods and techniques of evidence acquisition
- Explain crime, and criminal and other deviant behavior, in terms of current and historical theories of criminology
- Demonstrate understanding of the goals, methods, techniques, norms and responsibilities that govern work behavior in a police career
- Understand contemporary issues, problems and controversies in modern law enforcement
- Apply critical thinking to locate, evaluate, interpret, and combine information to reach well-reasoned conclusions
- Contribute to the civic life and well-being of local, national, and global communities as both a social responsibility and a life-long learning process
- Demonstrate knowledge of the general principles of U.S. criminal law, elements of major crimes, and the basic steps of the prosecution procedure
- Demonstrate knowledge of the major components of the U.S. criminal justice system to include the evolution, philosophy, structures, and processes to include ethical practices within the field of criminal justice
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- General college curricular admission
PROGRAM NOTES
Prospective students are encouraged to take four units of English, three units of college preparatory mathematics, one unit of laboratory science, and two units of foreign language in high school. There are no physical requirements such as height, weight, eyesight, and physical dexterity; however, the student should understand that there may be such requirements for employment in criminal justice agencies.
The purpose of the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree curriculum is to prepare students for immediate employment upon graduation. Four-year college and university transfer opportunities for AAS degrees, if existing, are usually very specific in nature. Reynolds has formal transfer articulation agreements with four-year institutions that enable graduates who qualify to transfer courses completed in the AAS degree. These transfer articulation agreements are subject to change or expiration.
In addition, students may substitute some courses in the AAS degree curriculum with courses that typically transfer to senior institutions. Students interested in transferring in general or transferring under a formal transfer articulation agreement should consult with their faculty advisor upon program entry for further guidance.
Certain illegal activities and/or convictions may prohibit employment in law enforcement. Employing agencies may require additional training such as completion of a police academy for some positions. Employing agencies may have minimum age requirements for some positions and may require a physical examination.
COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT
Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by successfully completing SDV 101 .
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