Criminal Justice Administration Law Enforcement Certificate
Curriculum CJA.LAE.CERT (C443B)
Designed to improve the job-related skills of persons already engaged in the field of criminal justice by providing an opportunity to concentrate on courses, which relate directly to their career needs or to prepare for an entry-level position in law enforcement or associated fields. Provides the student with sufficient coursework towards earning the Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice Degree.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the successful completion of the Criminal Justice Administration Law Enforcement Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- demonstrate the fundamental concepts regarding the operation of the American criminal justice system;
- identify the fundamental elements of law and how they apply to the judicial process;
- recognize the differences between the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems;
- demonstrate professional competencies to meet the needs of career opportunities and requirements for employment in the field of criminal justice system; and
- develop skills for problem solving, oral communication and professional writing.
| CJA 107 Stress Manage in Law Enforcement (SMILE) | | 3 credits |
| CJA 111 ◊ Introduction to Criminal Justice | | 3 credits |
| CJA 171 ◊ Patrol Administration | | 3 credits |
| Program electives | | 6 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
| CJA 166 ◊ Criminal Investigation | | 3 credits |
| CJA 181 ◊ Juvenile Delinquency & Law | | 3 credits |
| CJA 219 ◊ # Criminal Law I | | 3 credits |
| Program electives | | 3 credits |
| Total Semester Credits: | 12 |
| CJA 115 ◊ Professional Skills: Private Security-Basic & Firearm Training | | 3 credits |
| CJA 116 ◊ Current Security Problems | | 3 credits |
| CJA 117 ◊ Introduction to Private Security | | 3 credits |
| CJA 118 ◊ Security Administration | | 3 credits |
| CJA 148 ◊ Police/Community Relations | | 3 credits |
| CJA 161 ◊ Administration of Justice | | 3 credits |
| CJA 241 ◊ Traffic Enforcement & Administration | | 3 credits |
| CJA 257 ◊ # Law Enforcement Administration | | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 27
See CJA course descriptions.
Coordinator: Gregory Catena, Ext. 3327
Gainful Employment
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http://www.triton.edu/GE_Certificates/CriminalJusticeAdministrationLawEnforcementCertificate/43.0103-Gedt.html
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