Criminal Justice Certificate of Achievement
The Criminal Justice Certificate of Achievement provides education and training for students seeking employment in one of the three components of the Criminal Justice System: law enforcement, the judicial system (courts), or the correctional system. Students earning the certificate may also choose to continue their study toward an associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree in Criminal Justice.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Fulfill the requirements for an entry- level position either as sworn or non-sworn employees at a Local, State, or Federal Agency within the Criminal Justice System.
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | Units | |
| CJ 001 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 002 | Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 004 | Criminal Court Process | 3 |
| CJ 006 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJ 024 | Investigative Report Writing | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select minimum 12 units from the following: | ||
| CJ 003 | Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| CJ 005 | Racial Issues and the Police | 3 |
| CJ 008 | Patrol Operations | 3 |
| CJ 009 | Traffic Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ 010 | Juvenile Procedures | 3 |
| CJ 016 | Narcotics Control | 3 |
| CJ 017 | Natural Resources Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJ 021 | Introduction to Forensics | 3 |
| CJ 025 | Introduction to Homeland Security & Terrorism | 3 |
| CJ 026 | Homeland Security and Intelligence Gathering | 3 |
| CJ 030 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJ 095A | Criminal Justice Work Experience ((Maximum of 3 units may be used for work experience) | 1-3 |
| BPOT 001 | Basic Peace Officer Training-Module III | 7 |
| BPOT 002 | Basic Peace Officer Training-Module II | 12 |
| BPOT 003 | Basic Peace Officer Training-Module I | 19 |
| BCOT 010 | Basic Correctional Officer Training | 16 |
| Required Subtotal | 15 | |
| Elective Subtotal | 12 | |
| CERTIFICATE TOTAL | 27 | |
