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Criminal Justice



The Criminal Justice Certificate Program provides basic knowledge and training in the skills required for employment in the Criminal Justice field. This program is designed for persons who have little or no training or experience in law enforcement or corrections work, which include parole and probation. In addition, if you are already employed in these areas, you may also benefit from this program if you desire an overall introduction to the field of criminal justice.

Knowledge and skills gained through this program typically prepare for, or upgrade persons in, the following occupations:
 

Patrolman
Deputy Sheriff
Watchman/Guard
Parole/Probation Officer

Upon completion of this program, all graduates will be able to:

  • examine the functions of criminal law as it relates to the criminal justice system

  • identify the various roles and functions of the professional in the criminal justice system

  • describe the landmark cases that currently govern the rules of arrest, search, and seizure

  • describe the major theoretical explanations for crime and delinquency

  • demonstrate basic skills in law enforcement/corrections

  • apply current West Virginia law to various situations

  • perform effective criminal justice techniques and methods

  • apply basic principles of human behavior

  • investigate accident and crime scenes with proper documentation

  • interview and interrogate suspects

 


Criminal Justice Certificate
Recommended Program Sequence
31 Semester Hours
Effective 2007-2008
 

  First Year - First Semester
  Dpt. Crs. Title

Credits

 
  CJ 101 Criminal Justice Systems 3  
  CJ 103 Introduction to Law Enforcement 3  
  CJ 201 Criminal Procedures 3  
  EN 101 English Composition I 3  
  SO 200 Introduction to Sociology 3  
  OR 110 Introduction to College 1  
 

Total Semester Hours

16  
   
  First Year - Second Semester
  Dpt. Crs. Title

Credits

 
  CJ 202 Criminal Law 3  
  CJ 223 Criminology 3  
  CJ Criminal Justice Electives 9  
 

Total Semester Hours

15  
   

Last Update - 05/24/2007

 
 
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and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges.


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