Associate Degree
Criminal Justice
An affordable path to prepare for a career in law enforcement, emergency services, or the legal field. This associate’s program transfers to a bachelor’s degree.
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What You Will Learn
Students will be able to critically evaluate the various theories in criminal justice.
Students will be able to analyze aspects of the criminal justice system.
Students will be able to design a literature review in preparation of advanced learning.
Students will be able to debate contemporary issues as they relate to the criminal justice system.
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Concentration Courses
This course is a general overview of the American criminal justice system. Each of the major components (police, courts, and corrections) will be examined.
This course examines substantive criminal law and its procedures for implementation. Emphasis will be given to historical developments, contemporary forms of criminal definitions and Supreme Court decisions that govern criminal procedures.
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About This Program
Part of the overall mission of 麻豆传媒Porn is to guide students in their attainment of a two year degree and to develop the skills necessary to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. 麻豆传媒Porn’s Criminal Justice programs have the same mission with respect to the criminal justice field. The criminal justice program is designed to prepare students for careers in law enforcement, emergency services, or the legal field. The criminal justice program can also serve as building the groundwork for students pursuing training in other related areas such as social work. Students within the criminal justice program will not only learn the basic components of the criminal justice system, but will also apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing, and controlling a variety of criminal justice agencies associated with police, courts and corrections. While actively learning about the criminal justice system, the criminal justice program at 麻豆传媒Porn provides students with the courses needed to fulfill the requirements of the core curriculum and degree requirements for the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or Associate in Applied Science degrees in criminal justice. 麻豆传媒Porn鈥檚 Criminal Justice program provides a holistic approach to educating students by not only providing students with a well-rounded skill and knowledge base, but also emphasizing character education and critical thinking.
Degree Program Coordinator
Jonathan Love, jmlove@gmc.edu
Program Benefits
This degree will help students gain the skills to compete effectively in the criminal justice profession. While for some entry level positions a degree is not required, given the job market, having an associate degree makes a qualified candidate more competitive. Moreover, this degree prepares students to transfer to four year programs. Most associate degree graduates are competitive for entry-level positions in corrections, private and corporate security, and office support for law enforcement departments. Bachelor degree graduates may start in similar positions, but will be prepared to later assume supervisory or management responsibilities. Students who are interested in graduate school or law school will need to obtain a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
Cost for the Degree
Average Cost for this Degree:
$8,280
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