Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement, AS
Program code: CRJS-AS-LE
Locations: Asnuntuck, Capital, Gateway, Housatonic, Manchester, Middlesex, Naugatuck Valley, Norwalk, Three Rivers, Tunxis
Program Description
The Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement degree provides specialty, in-depth training to students interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement at the state, local or federal levels. It combines specialized criminal justice, law enforcement, and general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need in the law enforcement field. Law Enforcement is one of eight available areas of concentration within the field of Criminal Justice.
Criminal Justice Program Goals
- Complete an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice.
- Acquire the skills necessary to secure employment within field of criminal justice.
- Transfer into a Bachelor Degree Program.
Criminal Justice Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the roles of police, courts and corrections and explain the functions they serve within the criminal justice system and the community.
- Apply principles of constitutional and criminal laws that protect the rights of and regulates conduct of a culturally diverse society.
- Demonstrate knowledge of theories, principles, processes of the criminal justice system.
- Prepare written documents and deliver oral presentations related to the criminal justice field.
Law Enforcement Learning Outcomes
- Explain the history and development of state, local and federal law enforcement agencies in the United States and as well as the current role and function within the criminal justice system.
- Apply principles of constitutional and criminal laws that protect the rights of and regulate the conduct of individuals in a culturally diverse society in the context of policing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of theories, principles, and processes of the criminal justice system as they apply to the law enforcement field.
- Identify career paths in the field of law enforcement.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice General Education Core | ||
| ENG 1010 | Composition | 3 |
| MATH 1000 or higher 1 | 3-4 | |
| Elective ARHX - Arts & Humanities Course | 3-4 | |
| Elective SCRX - Scientific Reasoning Course or Elective SCKX - Scientific Knowledge Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| PSY 1011 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Elective ORAX - Oral Communication Course | 3 | |
| CCS 1001 | College and Career Success | 3 |
| Criminal Justice Additional General Education | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
Elective WRIX - Written Communication II Course | ||
| Writing and Research in Criminal Justice | ||
| SOC 1001 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Criminal Justice Program Core | ||
| CJS 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJS 2110 | Criminal Law I | 3 |
| CJS 2130 | Evidence and Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJS 2010/SOC 2040 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJS 2095 | Practicum in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| or CJS 2880 | Careers in Criminal Justice | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Diversity and Multiculturalism in Criminal Justice | ||
| Fair and Impartial Policing | ||
| Ethical Issue in Criminal Justice | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | ||
| POLS 1002 | American Government | 3 |
| or POLS 1003 | State and Local Government | |
| Courses taken as part of the Criminal Justice core may not be used to satisfy the concentration electives. | ||
| Law Enforcement Electives | ||
| Choose four of the following: | 12 | |
| Introduction to Law Enforcement | ||
or CJS 1200 | Police and the Community | |
| Spanish for Criminal Justice Professional | ||
| Interview and Interrogation | ||
| Criminal Investigations | ||
| Crime Scene Processing | ||
| Police Organization and Administration | ||
| Police Management Seminar | ||
| Interpersonal Dynamics for Criminal Justice Professionals | ||
| Street Gangs and Organized Crime | ||
Combination of 3 one credit CJS courses | ||
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |