Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

criminal JusticeCRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREECorreCtions option (604)This program of study meets all the General Education Requirements at Chesapeake College.AWARD: Assocate of Appled Scence DegreePROGRAM MISSION: The Chesapeake College Crmnal Justce – Correctons Degree opton prepares students for entry or advancementin the field of criminal justice. The program was developed and is maintained in accordance with state and federal correctionalstandards. Qualified students may transfer to the University of Maryland University College Criminal Justice/Corrections bachelor’sdegree program.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Crmnal Justce—Correctons Degree program s desgned to prepare students n areas such as:crmnal justce, technques of crmnal nvestgaton, prncples of crmnal law, law enforcement admnstraton, correctons, crmnologyand field work. The program provides a broad foundation which will help prepare the student for entry-level employmentor advancement in the field of Criminal Justice. In addition to criminal justice courses, students will also take courses in related areasand n general educaton. Note: Completion of this program is not a prerequisite for entry into a police academy nor does it providecomplete entry-level training for work as a county or state police officer. Students should consult wth the College’s Admssons Officeor an academic advisor in planning an appropriate program.PROGRAM GOALS: The Crmnal Justce – Correctons Degree program wll:• Facilitate proficiency in content, knowledge and skills for the College’s general education competencies.• Prepare students n areas such as correctons, correctons admnstraton, communty correctons, crmnology, correctons law, andprobaton and parole.• Prepare students for successful careers in corrections or for further study in the field.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:[Courses Appear n Recommended Sequence.]FSC 101X Freshman Semnar Course 1ENG 101 CoMposition (g.ed.) 3CMJ 101 Introducton to Law Enforcementand Crmnal Justce 3CMJ 105 Introducton to Correctons 3CPL 105 Career Plannng and Preparaton 1POL 180 U.S. Federal Government 3SOC 161 soCiology (g.ed.) 3CIS Computer Info. Systems Electve 3CMJ 130 Correctons Admnstraton 3CMJ 191 Crmnology 3MAT MatheMatiCs (g.ed.) 3-5PED 103 Wellness for life (g.ed.) 3POL 181 State and Local Government 3ART/HUM arts/huManities (g.ed.) 3CMJ 131 Communty Correctons 3CMJ 201 Current Problems n Crmnal Justce 3CMJ 215 Juvenle Delnquency 3CPL 280+ Cooperatve Work Experence 3PSC 150 general psyChology (g.ed.) 3CMJ 231 Correctons Law 3CMJ 232 Probaton and Parole 3COM 101 fund. of oral CoMMuniCation (g.ed.) orCOM 150 fund. of organ. CoMMuniCation (g.ed.) 3NAT SCI bio/natural sCienCes (g.ed.) 3-4PSC 255+ Abnormal Psychology 3MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS: 68CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Terry AlstonArts/Humanities Electives (g.ed.) can be satisfied by:ART 101; FLM 240; HUM 101, 110; MUS 101; THE 172.BIO/Natural Science Electives (g.ed.) can be satisfied by:BIO 101, 111; CHM 121; GEO 143; PHY 205, 215; SCI 102, 110,111, 141, 142.Computer Info. Systems Electives can be satisfied by:Any course with a CIS or CSC prefix except CIS 281, 282, 284,286, and 290.Mathematics Electives (g.ed.) can be satisfied by:MAT 113, 115, 140, 200, 204.X Must be taken within the first 12 hours unless exempted bymeetng establshed standards.+ Prerequste or corequste. See course descrpton for detals.(g.ed.) general eduCation prograM requireMents.For additional educational opportunities related to this field,see the Bachelor’s degree programs offered through the EasternShore Higher Education Center.For more information, contact the Executive Director for theEastern Shore Higher Education Center at: 410-827-5761.82