Criminal Justice Certificate
HEGIS Code 5505
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Employment opportunities involve such areas as law enforcement, corrections, and related areas within criminal justice. A number of related careers are open to graduates who are interested in the growing fields of security, anti-terrorism, and investigations.
THE PROGRAM
The purpose of this program is to provide the student with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to become an effective law enforcement officer. All course work may be applied toward the associate's degree requirements at a later date. Students can complete the program in one year of full time study or on a part time basis over an extended period of time.
The field of Criminal Justice is widely varied, containing many diverse job descriptions and opportunities. Many skills will be obtained in this course of study which are applicable to both transfer students and those seeking employement immediately upon graduation. Students graduating from the Criminal Justice program with either an A.S. degree or certificate will be able to achieve the following outcomes:
- Prepare written material in a criminal justice setting;
- Read, understand and interpret written information;
- Apply written information in the form of laws, policies, procedures, directives, etc., to situations that are similar to experiences faced in the criminal justice system;
- Communicate effectively; and
- Understand the organizational structure of criminal justice agencies.
Assessment of competence in these areas will be measured through the use of examination questions.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
All certificate requirements and courses listed are effective Fall of 2005 and are subject to change.
| Credit Hours | |
|---|---|
| Required Courses (9 Credit Hours): | |
| SOC 144: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 245: Criminology or SOC 246: Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
| ENG 100: College Composition or ENG 101: Research and Composition |
3 |
| Criminal Justice Electives | 21 |
| TOTAL | 30 |
The curricula offered by the College require certain Liberal Arts core courses in the area of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science or Mathematics. The following indicates areas of study acceptable in meeting these requirements.
| Humanities: | American Sign Language, Art, English, Journalism, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Speech, and Theater Arts. |
| Social Sciences: | Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology |
| Science and Mathematics: | Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Science, and Mathematics |
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For further information regarding this program, please contact any of the following faculty:
Cynthia Shelmidine, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
(315) 786-2441 cshelmidine@sunyjefferson.edu
Paul Alteri, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
(315) 786-2442 palteri@sunyjefferson.edu
For application and admissions information please contact:
admissions@sunyjefferson.edu
Admissions Office (315) 786-2277
(or Toll Free 1-888-435-6522. Ask for Admissions.)
Jefferson Community College
1220 Coffeen St.
Watertown, NY 13601
www.sunyjefferson.edu