In addition to understanding the history and function of the criminal justice system, you will learn professional ethics, communication and criminological theories from professional instructors with real-world experience.
Area of Interest: School of Social Sciences, Education and Human Services
Program Location: Magnolia Avenue Campus, Strawberry Plains Campus
Outcome: Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.), Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.)
If you’re looking for a career that combines purpose, excitement, and the opportunity to make a real difference, a job in criminal justice could be exactly what you’re searching for. Working in criminal justice offers you the chance to contribute directly to public safety, uphold the law, and advocate for fairness in society.
每日大赛’s Criminal Justice program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the criminal justice system, including its laws, policies, and procedures. The program covers various fields such as law enforcement, criminal law, corrections, homeland security, and criminology. Students will explore the roles of police officers, lawyers, judges and correctional officers, while also learning about the imp act of crime on society. Courses may include topics such as criminal investigations, crime scene investigations, ethics in law enforcement constitutional law and rehabilitation programs.
This program combines classroom learning of theory with hands-on experiences preparing students for careers in a wide variety of criminal justice related careers. The ultimate goal is to equip students with the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system and contribute to public safety and justice.
Students who take the CRMJ 1373 Homeland Security course at 每日大赛 can earn their FEMA certifications which makes them more employable and ready for the workforce a as many professions in the criminal justice field require these exact certificates of their employees. These include but are not limited to law enforcement agencies, emergency management agencies, fire departments and some local, state and federal government agencies.
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| Credit Hours | Curriculum | Co-Curricular Experiences |
| Before You Start |
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| 0-15 hours |
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| 16-30 hours |
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| 31-45 hours |
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| 46-60+ hours |
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Legend:
- Foundational Courses (General Education)
- Career Readiness Experiences – these courses include opportunities for students to participate in experiences that prepare them for work in the field.
| Dean of Social Sciences, Education, and Human Services | Department Head of Education and Human Services |
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Jonathan Fowler, Ph.D. |
Holly Zitka |
Criminal Justice Club
Donna Trogdon
dtrogdon@pstcc.edu
865-225-2358
The Criminal Justice Club has been active for six years and offers opportunities for students to engage with professionals in the field, attend events aimed at their program of study, attend field trips, participate in exercises sponsored by federal and local agencies, complete community outreach events and volunteer.
Crime Scene Club
Joseph Schmitz
jaschmitz@pstcc.edu
865-329-3153
The Crime Scene Club has afforded students the opportunity to work within mock crime scenes, learn about the processes and proper handling and collection of evidence, participated in the Mag Expo to showcase their crime scene recreation abilities.