Criminal Justice Diploma

For more information please see the Criminal Justice Program Overview .

Purpose

The Criminal Justice Diploma provides the foundation needed to have a successful career in the field of criminal justice. Students are prepared to meet initial employment needs along with the added general education courses will assist in employment flexibility and viability.

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Required Courses:

CRIM 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 credit(s)
CRIM 1020 - Introduction to Corrections 3 credit(s)
CRIM 1030 - Courts and the Judicial Process 3 credit(s)
CRIM 2030 - Police & Society 3 credit(s)
CRIM 2100 - Juvenile Justice 3 credit(s)
Program Elective Courses – Select 6 credit(s) from the following:
CRIM 1280 - Introduction to Forensic Science-CSI 3 credit(s)
CRIM 2000 - Criminal Law 3 credit(s)
CRIM 2010 - Introduction to Parole & Probation 3 credit(s)
CRIM 2260 - Criminal Investigation 3 credit(s)
CRIM 2290 - Report Writing for Criminal Justice 3 credit(s)
CRIM 2400 - Introduction to Homeland Security 3 credit(s)
CRIM 2580 - Communication Skills in Criminal Justice 3 credit(s)

Subtotal: 21

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will complete a minimum of 9 credits of General Education from the following:

GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)