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2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CJS 2880 - Careers in Criminal Justice


Credits: 3

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the various employment opportunities within the criminal justice field, as well as the requirements associated with obtaining different types of criminal justice employment. Topics covered include; how to complete a job search, resume writing, interview skills, ethical decision- making and stress management. Students will learn how to maximize their performances in written, physical agility, oral interview, and background investigations and will also be provided with an overview of the polygraph, psychological, and medical screening phases common to many criminal justice professions. Students will complete mock interview exercises and will be exposed to current professions in the field through guest lectures and job shadow opportunities.

Prerequisite: CJS 1010  with a C- or better and ENG 1010  with a C- or better
Previous CJS* 288