Criminal Justice/Corrections - Sullivan County Community College

Criminal Justice/Corrections from Sullivan County Community College is a Campus Associate Criminal Justice degree that prepares you for a Legal career. This two-year curriculum prepares students for careers in the criminal justice field. The combination of a strong academic core with specialized career courses offers the graduate the choice of continuing at an institution of higher learning or seeking direct employment in a criminal justice profession. Career opportunities include federal, state, and local law enforcement, institutional and community-based corrections and treatment alternatives, family and social services, criminal investigations, juvenile services, probation and parole, and careers in military justice . The curriculum is offered for those already working in criminal justice as well as for high school graduates interested in serving in national, state, local or private agencies involved in this vital profession. Enrollment may be on a full or part-time basis. Many courses are offered in the evening to accommodate in-service personnel and other employed individuals. Graduates of the Criminal Justice/Corrections ? AS will have demonstrated: 1. the foundation knowledge of criminal justice core concepts and methods Crucial steps and persons involved in American criminal justice Similarities and differences in adult and juvenile criminal justice handling and the law Key terms and legal terminology used in the study of crime and delinquency Theories of crime and delinquency causation Issues and methods of criminal investigation Basic tenets of criminal law Constitutional legal rights afforded criminal defendants Ethical issues in criminal justice Historical, legal, social and natural science methods used to study crime 2. the knowledge of information literacy as it relates to criminal justice Identification, accessing and interpretation of major sources of crime data Identification, accessing and interpretation of legal resources Criminal agency data Career information Basic library, research and communication skills Ability to understand, summarize, analyze and critically evaluate sources of criminal justice information 3. the knowledge of career opportunities in the field of criminal justice Criminal justice job descriptions, requirements and benefits Career opportunities in law enforcement, courts, corrections, juvenile justice , forensic sciences Educational transfer opportunities in criminal justice 4. critical thinking, oral and written communication skills General communication skills Examples of specific technical writing required in the field of criminal justice Instruction in and assessment of critical thinking skills View more details on Sullivan County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Criminal Justice courses.