Criminal Justice/OPOTA CJS.S.ATS

Associate of Technical Studies - 62 Credit Hours

Division: Business and Public Services
Department: Criminal Justice Science
Effective as of Fall 2020

What is the program about?

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills; communicates effectively with all constituents of the CJ System who are involved in the CJ process, and incorporates the standard communication model (sending, receiving, analyzing, and responding).
• Exemplify high standards of CJ Science professionalism, employment qualifications, stewardship of resources, and time management.
• Demonstrates a proficient use of technology and information literacy fundamentals and applies Demonstrates a sense of values, citizenship, and community toward oneself and others, and works effectively, independently, and collaboratively with diverse populations in adverse conditions.
• Utilizes creative and critical thinking skills by addressing CJ Science issues / problems by using acceptable problem-solving strategies and techniques, research, analyzing, synthesizing, evaluation /assessment, and adaptation.
• Demonstrates a proficient use of technology and information literacy fundamentals and applies comprehensive knowledge specific to the CJ procession and the processes involved in responding appropriately to assorted scenarios, writings, projects, and assessments.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform basic and advanced law enforcement tasks to standard during the course of study and during a 200-question written exam administered by the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
• Demonstrates the ability to transfer pedagogical classroom experience into the world of work and the continuation of life-long learning practices.

Career Opportunities

Deputy Sheriff, Police Officer, Park Ranger, College or University Sworn Officer.