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Criminal Justice Certificate


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One-Year Certificate of Completion

This one-year certificate program is designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills in the areas of law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students gain an appreciation of the various parts of the criminal justice system and how they function as a whole. The coursework includes cooperative work experience, which affords the student an opportunity for hands-on experience with local, federal, and state law enforcement agencies. This program may serve as a fast-track leading to entry-level employment in the field of criminal justice and administration or as a ladder to a two-year AAS degree program in this rapidly growing field.

Program Requirements


Number of credit hours necessary for completion 45.

Required Courses


Student Success


Communications


Health and Wellness


Students must select one course in this general education requirement. 

Computation


Students must select one course in this general education requirement. 

Social Sciences


Students must select one course in this general education requirement. 

Science / Math / Computer Science


Students must select one course in this general education requirement. 

Curriculum Map


A list of the recommended terms that the required courses be taken.

Total Certificate Credits: 45


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