St. Clair County Community College 2005-2006 Catalog

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM

Social Science Dept. 810-989-5707  

The Criminal Justice Program provides the student with the information and skills to effectively progress to the university level or enter the workforce with the required employment prerequisite education.

Two degree options are available:

CORRECTIONS and LAW ENFORCEMENT

Corrections

Corrections graduates possess the education and training to pursue careers as correctional officers in county jails, corrections facilities, juvenile corrections facilities, the state correctional system, and federal correctional facilities. In addition, criminal justice-corrections graduates may pursue two additional years of education at a senior institution to earn a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and seek employment as a probation officer, parole officer, correctional caseworker, or social worker, which require a four-year degree.

The Corrections Program offers state-mandated courses for employment within the Michigan Department of Corrections. The program is also designed to further the student's advancement within the Michigan Department of Corrections. Completion of an associate degree is a requirement of the corrections department for promotion.

Corrections applicants who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor should contact potential employers to determine employment restrictions based upon these convictions.

Law Enforcement

Students who have a desire to pursue careers in law or as peace officers or other state-level enforcement occupations should select criminal justice-law enforcement. This curriculum is designed for students to customize their degree to best suit their interests in law or law enforcement. Graduates of this program may continue their education by transferring to an upper-level institution to complete two additional years and earn a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Graduating students wishing to become a certified police officer will have the necessary education to enter a state-certified police academy. Graduates wishing to become a certified police officer must meet the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) entrance requirements. MCOLES requirements are on file in the or through the department.

Law Enforcement applicants who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor should contact potential employers to determine employment restrictions based upon these convictions.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM - CORRECTIONS ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCE DEGREE Program Code: AASCR

Honors Degree option available

Social Science Dept. 810-989-5707

Suggested Course Sequence

FIRST YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours

CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3

CJ 121 Introduction to Corrections 3

ENG 101 English Composition I WR 3

PS 101 Introduction to Political Science GP GA 3

SOC 101 Principles of Sociology GA 3

Total credits this semester: 15

2nd Semester Semester Hours

CJ 210 Dynamics of Substance Abuse 3

CJ 123 Correctional Institutions 3

ENG 102 English Composition II WR 3

or

ENG 104 Technical Report Writing WR 3

PSY 180 Introduction to Psychology CT 4

SOC 110 Social Problems CT 3

16

SECOND YEAR - 1st Semester Semester Hours

CJ 119 The Court Function 3

CJ 222 Client Relations in Corrections 3

CJ 224 Legal Issues in Corrections 3

SOC 201 Minority Relations GA CT 3

CIS 115 Microcomputer Applications CL 4

BUS 158* Business Math MA CT 4

20

2nd Semester Semester Hours

CJ 226 Client Growth and Development in Corrections 3

CJ 228 Probation and Parole 3

CJ 104 Delinquency Prevention and Control 3

SPC 101 Speech Communication OC 3

PSY 260 Abnormal Psychology 4

16

Total Credit Hours = 67

Total Contact Hours = 67

*or higher MTH class