Luzerne County Community College - null CJU Program of Study

Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science (Two year program)

The criminal justice program provides an academic foundation designed to prepare students for entry level positions or transfer to a baccalaureate institution. Note: Some jobs in the Criminal Justice System require mandated training not within the scope of this academic curriculum.

Goals

This program provides the student the opportunity:

To demonstrate knowledge of the criminal justice system.
To demonstrate an understanding of crime in society.
To demonstrate the necessary competencies and skills to advance in the profession of criminal justice.

Learning Objectives

The graduate of this program is able to:

Identify and describe the purposes of the major components of the criminal justice system.
Describe principles, procedures and techniques involved in processing a case through the criminal justice system.
Explain the impact of crime on various components of society.
Describe and evaluate varied theories of crime and relate crime to other social issues.
Demonstrate the ability to think logically and creatively in solving problems characteristic of the criminal justice system.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills, ethical behavior and professional values.

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