Bachelor s Degree in Criminal Justice

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1 What will SBBCollege do for you? Legal Studies at SBBCollege Bachelor s Degree in Graduates of the in program at SBBCollege will be prepared to address a range of problems in criminal justice with specific focus on law enforcement, corrections, investigation, juvenile justice, the criminal court system, and private security. Right now, well-prepared SBBCollege graduates are enjoying successful careers... What about you? Criminal justice degree programs are not designed to be training programs for law enforcement. While organizations may accept these degrees as a foundation for employment, additional requirements such as academy or specialized training, mental and physical examinations, background checks and age restrictions likely will be required. SBBCollege does not guarantee employment or position. C-711 Page 1 of 5

2 CAREER Planning People seeking this type of position... Inspector General Investigator Juvenile Court Counselor Loss Prevention Manager Probation Officer Youth Advocate In organizations such as this... Airports Colleges and Universities Department of Corrections Government Offices Law Enforcement Agencies Private Security Probation Department Social Service Agencies Can benefit by having this education Page 2 of 5

3 Outline The baccalaureate degree program prepares students for entry-level criminal justice positions in a wide range of business, industry, and government organizations. Courses emphasize practical application along with theoretical knowledge to create a strong basis for succeeding in criminal justice and related fields. Students in the criminal justice program will be given the tools to address a wide range of problems in criminal justice with specific focus on law enforcement, corrections, investigation, juvenile justice, the criminal court system, and private security. Students will also gain the general administrative skills, technical ability, and ethical awareness necessary for them to succeed in the workplace. * Some occupations will accept this degree as a foundation for employment but may also require skills and/or training not limited to: academy and/or specialized training, satisfactory mental and/or physical examinations, clean background check, and age restrictions. 160 Instructional Weeks C.I.P. Code Number Course Title BUS 315 Principles of Management BUS 320 Principles of Supervision BUS 325 Organizational Behavior EXT 290 Externship LEG 110 Criminal Law LEG 111 Criminal Procedures LEG 150 Administration LEG 155 Crime Scene Investigation LEG 220 Criminal Investigation LEG 221 Introduction to Law Enforcement LEG 225 Criminology LEG 235 Introduction to Security LEG 241 Intro to Corrections LEG 242 Probation and Parole LEG 230 Drugs and Crime LEG 260 Case Report Writing LEG 300 Ethics in LEG 310 Criminal Court Systems LEG 320 Deviant Behavior LEG 330 White-Collar and Financial Crime LEG 340 Victimology LEG 345 Homeland Security LEG 350 Correctional Law & Admin Page 3 of 5

4 Outline LEG 400 LEG 410 LEG 420 LEG 430 LEG 490 BUS 100 BUS 200 CIS 101 COM 200 ECN 220 ENG 210 ENG 310 ENG320 ENG 330 HIS 210 MTH 110 MTH 210 PSY 200 SOC 200 SOC 310 SPN 200 SPN 210 Multiculturalism in Organized Crime Technology and Crime Juvenile Justice Capstone Project College Success Professional Resource Development Computer Applications Speech Communications Macroeconomics English Composition Writing Argumentation Critical Thinking Introduction to Literature American History Elementary Algebra Intermediate Algebra General Psychology Introduction to Sociology Research Methods Spanish I Spanish II Page 4 of 5

5 Highlights Several areas of law including legal terminology Ethical practices and procedures in the criminal justice field, including measuring consequences Interviewing and investigative techniques evidence identification/collection and crime scene preservation Overview of police procedures and the study of criminal behavior Criminal investigation report writing emphasizing style, research, and techniques for complete and precise reporting Both federal and state court systems explore and analyze court cases Common traits and characteristics of deviant behavior human behavior that may lead to criminal activity Comprehensive study of white collar and financial crime, including consumer fraud, enviromental crime, corporate fraud and computer crime Theories of violence the victims and the offenders Functions and services provided by Homeland Security focusing on terrorism, its effects on society and an insight into the Intelligence system Responsibilities and issues faced by correctional administration criminal sanctions, program/services for criminals, prison staff responsibilities Understanding of diversity and multi-cultural specifics for law enforcement terrorism/disaster preparedness and racial profiling are covered Understanding the world of organized crime historical data and the effects on society Comprehensive study of the technology used in law enforcement and the criminal justice environment computer science, wireless technology, networks, wiretaps, tracking/surveillance and high-tech crime Understanding the juvenile justice system the dynamics which cause juvenile crime and the effect of the system on the juvenile offender Page 5 of 5