Academic Programs

Criminal Justice

Award: Certificate
Number of credits required: 30
Locations: La Plata Campus (LAPL) Leonardtown Campus (LEON) Prince Frederick Campus (PRIN)
Offered: Offerd Days And Evenings
Contact: E. A. Schauf, Interim Chair

Description:

This program provides sufficient knowledge to prepare students for entry-level positions and also serves those already working in the field who wish to update their skills. The student who wishes to earn an associate of arts degree in criminal justice may build upon the courses in the certificate program. Cooperative education is available in this program. Career opportunities include: sheriff's deputy, state criminal investi- gator, state police officer, police officer, probation officer, industrial investigator, security officer, and many others. The criminal justice and security fields are among the fastest growing professional career areas worldwide.

The maximum number of credits accepted in transfer from other institutions to this program is 22.

Required Courses:

Take BAD-2710 CJS-1015 CJS-2010 CJS-2030 CJS-2040 CJS-2060 ENG-1010 WFS-1700 WFS-1700L

Computer application:

Take 3 credits from BAD-1330 ITS-1015

Electives:

Take three credits from any course numbered 1001 and above except MTH-1040 .

Last Update: October 10, 2008