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Criminal Justice Science/Law Enforcement CJLE.S.AAS

Associate of Applied Science - 63 Credit Hours

Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Effective as of Fall 2018

What is the program about?

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice prepares entry-level professionals from diverse backgrounds in theoretical foundations, knowledge, skills, and practices of criminal justice operations. This study enables students to develop rational decisions and informed responses to challenges facing law enforcement and criminal justice professionals today. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrates the ability to transfer pedagogical classroom experience into the world of work and the continuation of life-long learning practices.
  • Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills; communicates effectively with all constituents of the Criminal Justice System who are involved in the criminal justice process, and incorporates the standard communication model (sending, receiving, analyzing, and responding).
  • Demonstrates a proficient use of technology and information literacy fundamentals by applying comprehensive knowledge specific to the Criminal Justice profession and the processes involved in responding appropriately to assorted scenarios, writings, projects, and assessments.
  • Demonstrates a sense of values, citizenship, and community toward oneself and others by working effectively, independently, and collaboratively with diverse populations in adverse conditions.
  • Utilizes creative and critical thinking skills by addressing Criminal Justice Science issues / problems by using acceptable problem-solving strategies and techniques, research, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluation /assessment, and adaptation.
  • Exemplify high standards of Criminal Justice Science professionalism, employment qualifications, stewardship of resources, and time management.

Career Opportunities

A broad range of career opportunities are available in the area of criminal justice / law enforcement including those in court systems, court administration, patrol, victim services, investigation, and probation / parole.

Transferability

Formal articulation agreements with other colleges and universities indicate how Sinclair programs and courses will transfer to other institutions. There are current agreements with Wright State, Miami University, and Ohio University.

Credentials

Prepares students to apply for Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy.

Curriculum

Course Title Credits
Ohio Transfer 36: Arts & Humanities Elective 3
BIO 1107 (Human Biology) OR Ohio Transfer 36: Natural & Physical Sciences Elective 3
BIS 1120 Introduction to Software Applications 3
CJS 1101 Introduction to Criminal Justice Science 3
CJS 1103 Constitutional Law & Evidentiary Procedures 3
CJS 1105 Criminal Law 3
CJS 1110 Interrogation, Documentation & Testimony 3
CJS 1125 Policing 3
CJS 1155 Homeland Security Issues & Administration 3
CJS 2111 Ethics & Professionalism in Criminal Justice 3
CJS 2200 Human Relations, Mediation & Conflict Resolution 3
CJS 2205 Introduction to Criminal Investigation & Forensic Science 3
CJS 2209 Computer Crime 3
CJS 2270 (Criminal Justice Science Internship) OR CJS 2295 (Criminal Justice Science Seminar) 3
COM 2206 (Interpersonal Communication) OR COM 2211 (Effective Public Speaking) 3
COM 2245 Intercultural Communication 3
ENG 1101 English Composition I 3
MAT 1120 (Business Mathematics) OR Ohio Transfer 36: Mathematics Elective 3
PSY 1100 General Psychology 3
SOC 1101 Introduction to Sociology 3
SOC 2226 Criminology 3
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This information is for planning purposes only. Sinclair College will make every effort to offer curriculum listed above but reserves the right to change, add and cancel curriculum offerings for unforeseen circumstances.