Criminal Justice

Fall 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

View the program website

Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$1500
* Estimate for six quarters.

Program Description

The Criminal Justice curriculum is made up of courses and a carefully selected group of general education requirements designed to prepare each student for a career in the field of criminal justice. These courses prepare students with theory and practical skills in the areas of criminal law, investigations, interview, communications, human relations, and other criminal justice topics.

Students in this field are encouraged to seek academic counseling. Only a portion of this two-year AAS degree is transferable to four-year institutions. Students interested in four-year degrees should inquire at the college to which they plan to transfer for specific information.

Credits from the police academy training can apply toward meeting the course requirements of this program.

Students may take required courses any time they are offered. (Not all classes are offered every quarter.)

Program Requirements: admittance to the Criminal Justice core classes requires the student's age to be 18 or with instructor's permission. All students are required to carry student accident insurance throughout their enrollment in the Criminal Justice program.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply their knowledge and skill toward successful completion of any criminal justice related job screening process.
  2. Apply their knowledge and skill toward successful completion of basic training in the criminal justice service industry.
  3. Apply their knowledge and skill to efficiently and effectively complete criminal justice field work.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities are expected to be very good through the next decade as economic growth and homeland security create a greater need for criminal justice occupations. Criminal justice attrition occurs on a regular basis and replacement rates as well as new positions are relatively high.
POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: county police, industrial security officer, municipal police, private security guard, state police and federal agencies.

AAS - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College
CJ&  101Intro to Criminal Justice 5
CJ&  104Intro to Policing 5
CJ&  105Intro to Corrections 5
CJ&  106Intro to Juvenile Justice 5
CJ&  110Intro to Criminal Law 15
CJ&  112Intro to Criminology 5
CJ   128Police Ethics 5
CJ   201Constitutional Law and Criminal Procedure 25
CJ   202Criminal Justice Communications 4
CJ   204Community Relations  5
CJ   212Professional Development 2
CJ   217Criminal Justice Technical Writing 35
CJ   229Crisis Intervention Training 5
CJ   24921st Century Police Operations 45
CMST&210Interpersonal Communication 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
ENGL&102Composition II 5
Criminal Justice Electives 9
Math 75
95
95 credits are required for the AAS

Criminal Justice Electives 6
CJ   108Intro to Traffic Enforcement 3
CJ&  210Police Organization and Management 5
CJ   234Organized Crime and Homeland Security  4
CJ   235Firearms Safety 52
CJ   236Firearms Qualifications 2
CJ&  240Intro to Forensics 5
1ENGL& 101.
2ENGL& 101, 102, and CJ& 110.
3ENGL& 101 and 102.
4ENGL& 101 and CJ& 110.
5Concurrent enrollment with CJ 236.
61-6 PE credits satisfy Criminal Justice electives.
7APLED 112, BUS 103, or any math course numbered 100 or above.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.