The Criminal justice program prepares the student for entry into the field of police work and related occupations. Criminal justice vocations have evolved from jobs with minimal requirements to jobs requiring complex knowledge and skills. This curriculum gives the student theory, principles, and techniques employed by criminal justice agencies and police units. The study of the law as it relates to criminal justice agencies, human behavior, government, and communications along with specialized course work comprise the curriculum. Graduates from the AAS in Criminal Justice program may seek job opportunities on the federal, state, county, and municipal levels. With experience, the CJ graduate may move into administrative or supervisory positions in corrections, security and/or law enforcement.
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Associate in Applied Science
General Education:
ENG 101 Writing I.............................................................................. 3
ENG 102 Writing II............................................................................. 3
COM 181 Basic Public Speaking OR..................................................... 3
COM 252 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication................... (3)
CIS 100 Introduction to Computers................................................... 3
Mathematics Course............................................................ 3
Science Course..................................................................... 3
Heritage/Humanities Course................................................. 3
PS 101 American Government OR................................................... 3
PS 255 State Government.............................................................. (3)
PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology OR............................................ 4
PY 110 General Psychology........................................................... (3)
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology..................................................... 3
Elective Courses................................................................... 6
Subtotal 36-37
Required:
CJ 101 Intro to Criminal Justice....................................................... 3
CJ 216 Criminal Law........................................................................ 3
CJ 217 Criminal Procedures............................................................. 3
CJ 204 Criminal Investigations........................................................ 3
CJ 202 Issues and Ethics in Criminal Justice..................................... 3
Subtotal 15
A student may select one of two options: 1) Criminal Justice, and 2) Law Enforcement. A student may complete the Criminal Justice Option by taking three criminal justice electives from courses in any option. A student may complete the Law Enforcement Option by taking the required courses for the option plus two criminal justice electives from the option selected.
Criminal Justice Option
Required:
Criminal Justice Electives............................................................ 9
Choose 9 hours from the list below:
CJ 105 Police Supervision................................................................ 3
CJ 201 Introduction to Criminalistics............................................... 3
CJ 203 Community Corrections/Probation & Patrol........................ 3
CJ 208 Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System......................... 3
CJ 210 Physical Security Technology and Systems........................... 3
CJ 211 Liability and Legal Issues...................................................... 3
CJ 222 Prison and Jail Administration.............................................. 3
CJ 290 Internship in Criminal Justice............................................... 3
CJ 299 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice.................................... 1-3
Subtotal 9
Total Credits 60-61
Law Enforcement Option
Required:
CJ 215 Police Patrol........................................................................ 3
Criminal Justice Electives..................................................... 6
Choose 6 credits from the following:
CJ 105 Police Supervision................................................................ 3
CJ 201 Introduction to Criminalistics............................................... 3
CJ 208 Delinquency and the Juvenile Justice System......................... 3
CJ 290 Internship in Criminal Justice............................................... 3
CJ 299 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice.................................... 1-3
Subtotal 9
Total 60-61
Police and detectives held about 842,000 jobs in 2004, with about 80 percent employed by local governments. State police agencies employed about 12 percent, and various federal agencies employed about 6 percent. A small proportion worked for educational services, rail transportation, and contract investigation and security services.
Employment for police officers and detectives is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2014. A more security-conscious society and concern about drug-related crimes should contribute to the increasing demand for police services. (Source: DOL Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-2007)
Criminal justice vocations have evolved from jobs with minimal requirements to those requiring complex knowledge and skills. Gateway’s Criminal Justice (CJ) program prepares students for entry into the field of police work and related occupations. It covers the theories, principles and techniques employed by criminal justice agencies and police units. The study of law as it relates to criminal justice agencies, human behavior, government and communications, along with specialized course work comprise the curriculum.
Graduates with an Associate in Applied Science degree in the CJ program may seek jobs at the municipal, county, state and federal levels. With experience, the CJ graduate may move into administrative or supervisory positions in corrections, security and/or law enforcement.
Look up the median annual base salary In Northern Kentucky for occupations related to this program at
www.Salary.comCurriculum in the KCTCS system is constantly being reviewed, improved and updated to ensure quality and relevance. Exact course requirements will be provided by a program advisor at an advising session or upon enrollment. Courses listed in this document are representative, but not binding on Gateway College.
