2009 CCBC College Catalog
Criminal Justice Studies
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
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Degree Program Requirements
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____ENGL 102
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College Composition II
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3
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____ENGL 239
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Business Communications
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3
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____CRJU 101
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
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3
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____CRJU 110
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Criminal Investigation
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3
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____CRJU 112
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Criminalistics
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3
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____CRJU 113
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Criminalistics Lab
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1
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____CRJU 120
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Criminal Law
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3
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____CRJU 122
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Criminal Justice and the Constitution
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3
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____CRJU 172
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Criminal Justice Internship I
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2
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____CRJU 223
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Juvenile Delinquency
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3
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____CRJU 272
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Criminal Justice Internship II
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2
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Program Electives:
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____ Criminal Justice Electives (Any 3)*
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9
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Total Program Requirements:
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38
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Total Credits Required for Degree:
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61
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*Students should consult the program coordinator for determining the selection of program electives.
Program Description:
The CCBC Criminal Justice Studies degree program is designed to prepare students for service to the community in the fields of law enforcement, juvenile services, private security, parole and probation, corrections and law.
In-service criminal justice professionals are encouraged to seek guidance from their campus Criminal Justice Studies program coordinator concerning credit-by-examination for selected academy courses. Credit for prior learning may also be available.
All students are encouraged to discuss their career plans with their campus Criminal Justice Studies program coordinator in order to be better prepared to meet the continuing challenges presented by these rewarding careers. Course work may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis as well as online.
Because transfer institutions vary widely in their requirements, it is strongly recommended that students who plan to pursue Criminal Justice Studies courses for transfer to four-year colleges or universities speak with their campus program coordinator before registering for any courses.
All Criminal Justice Studies courses leading to the A.A.S. degree are designed to enhance understanding of the criminal justice field, but they do not have to be taken in the exact order listed.
Upon graduation from the Criminal Justice Studies A.A.S. degree, students will be able to:
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Identify the components of the criminal justice system and the branch of government they are responsible to;
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Identify and explain the procedural steps faced by an accused in the criminal justice system;
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Identify and explain the elements of the "Due process of law" clause guaranteed by the United States Constitution and enforced by American courts for both juvenile and adult offenders, as well as explain how "Case law" originates and affects such "Due process"; and
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Identify the importance of ethical behavior in the criminal justice professions and give examples of both ethical and non-ethical behaviors.
NOTE: Forensic Science:
Students interested in pursuing a career in Forensic Science should consider the Forensic Science program listed in the Programs of Study section of this catalog. The CCBC Forensic Science transfer pattern is a science major designed for students seeking to transfer into upper division programs such as the University of Baltimore's Forensic Science program. The four-year university programs prepare professionals to work in a crime laboratory and evidence collection settings and thus require a strong background in the physical sciences.
Department Chair:
Linda Fleischer
410-285-9663 or lfleischer@ccbcmd.edu
Program Coordinators:
CCBC Catonsville, Michelle Jones
410-455-6913 or mjones@ccbcmd.edu
CCBC Dundalk, Jay Zumbrun
410-285-9467 or azumbrun@ccbcmd.edu
CCBC Essex, Robert Richick
410-780-6488 or rrichick@ccbcmd.edu
