Theories, principles, and techniques of law enforcement agencies, juvenile justice, and corrections.

Program Level Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Differentiate the roles of the law enforcement, courts, and corrections components of the criminal justice system.
2. Evaluate the biological, psychological, and social causes of criminal behavior.
3. Evaluate sources of information for criminal investigations.
4. Describe crimes by their names, elements, and classifications.
5. Explain the legal justifications required for conducting a search and an arrest, and the exceptions to these requirements.
6. Evaluate legal arguments, and explain constitutional and statutory limits on the application of law.
7. Identify the foundational requirements for the admissibility and the exclusion of evidence in a criminal court proceeding.
8. Develop effective reading, writing, speaking, listening, and nonverbal communication skills for a variety of audiences.
9. Discuss the Six Pillars of Character as defined by the Josephson Institute of Ethics: trustworthiness, respect, fairness, responsibility, justice and fairness, caring, civic virtue and citizenship, and how they apply to personal and professional environments.

Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:

• Police officer
• Probation officer
• Attorney

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Required Courses
CJ G140	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CJ G141	Concepts of Criminal Law	3
CJ G128	Criminal Procedure and Evidence	3
CJ G137	Community Relations And Special Issues In Criminal Justice	3
CJ G110	Criminal Investigation	3
Elective Course
Select one of the following:		3
CJ G123	Juvenile Law	3
CJ G150	Introduction To Corrections	3
Major Total		18
GE Pattern (Local, CSU GE-Breadth, or IGETC)		18-39
Total Units		60

Recommended Program Sequence

These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students.  The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Year 1:

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 1
CJ G140	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CJ G137	Community Relations And Special Issues In Criminal Justice	3
ENGL G100	Freshman Composition ^	4
Area E: Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development or any additional course from Area A-D		3
Elective coursework for a total of 3 units		3
Units		16

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 2
CJ G141	Concepts of Criminal Law	3
Elective coursework for a total of 6 units		6
Math Competency
If Mathematics is satisfied by competency, select Area A2: Communication and Analytical Thinking course		3
Units		12-14

Year 2:

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 3
CJ G128	Criminal Procedure and Evidence	3
CJ G110	Criminal Investigation	3
Area C: Arts & Humanities course		3
Elective coursework for a total of 3 units		3
Select one of the following:		3
CJ G123	Juvenile Law	3
CJ G150	Introduction To Corrections	3
Units		15

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Semester 4
Area D: Social & Behavioral Sciences course		3
Area B: Natural Sciences course		3
Ethnic Studies Competency		3
Elective coursework to reach a minimum of 60 units		3-5
Units		12-14
Total Degree Units		60

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Program sequence may not be recommended for students who self-place into ENGL G100S. Students should see a Counselor for appropriate advisement.