Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

criminal JusticeCRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREECriMe sCene teChniCian option (607)This program of study meets all the General Education Requirements at Chesapeake CollegeAWARD: Assocate of Appled Scence DegreePROGRAM MISSION: The Chesapeake College Crmnal Justce—Crme Scene Techncan Degree opton prepares students forentry or advancement in the field of crime scene investigation. The program was developed and is maintained in accordance with theMaryland State Police crime scene investigation standards and protocols. Qualified students may transfer to the University of MarylandUnversty College Crmnal Justce/Forensc Investgaton bachelor’s degree program.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Crmnal Justce—Crme Scene Techncan Degree program provdes a broad foundaton whch wllhelp prepare the student for entry-level employment or advancement in the field of crime scene investigation. The curriculum includesdscusson of the crmnal motves assocated wth partcular crmes, courtroom presentaton, and the legal and ethcal responsbltesof the crme scene techncan. In addton to crmnal justce courses, students wll also take courses n related areas and n generaleducaton. Note: Completion of this program is not a prerequisite for entry into a police academy nor does it provide complete entryleveltraining for work as a county or state police officer. Students should consult with the College’s Admissions Office or an academicadvsor n plannng an approprate program.PROGRAM GOALS: The Crmnal Justce—Crme Scene Techncan Degree program wll:• Facilitate proficiency in content knowledge and skills for the College’s general educaton competences.• Prepare students for the detecton, collecton, preservaton and transportaton of evdence.• Prepare students n areas such as law enforcement and crmnal justce, law enforcement admnstraton, polce operatons,crmnology, crmnal nvestgaton, crmnal evdence and procedures, and crmnalstcs.• Prepare students for successful careers in crime scene investigation 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 111 Polce Operatons 3PED 103 Wellness for life (g.ed.) 3SOC 161 soCiology (g.ed.) 3CMJ 191 Crmnology 3CMJ 211 Technques of Crmnal Investgaton 3CMJ 216 Crmnalstcs I 3CPL 105 Career Plannng and Preparaton 1MAT MatheMatiCs (g.ed.) 3-5POL 181 State and Local Government 3ART/HUM arts/huManities (g.ed.) 3CMJ 108 Law Enforcement Admnstraton 3CMJ 214 Crmnal Evdence and Procedures 3CMJ 215 Juvenle Delnquency 3CMJ 217 Crmnalstcs II 3PSC 150 general psyChology (g.ed.) 3COM 101 fund. of oral CoMMuniCation (g.ed.) orCOM 150 fund. of organ. CoMMuniCation (g.ed.) 3CPL 280+ Cooperatve Work Experence 3NAT SCI bio/natural sCienCes (g.ed.) 3-4POL 180 U.S. Federal Government 3PROG Program Electves 3MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS: 65CONTACT 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.Mathematics Electives (g.ed.) can be satisfied by:MAT 113, 115, 140, 200, 204.Program Electives can be satisfied by:CMJ 125, 201, 213, 231, 232; PLG 250.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, seethe Bachelor’s degree programs offered through the Eastern ShoreHigher Education Center.For more information, contact the Executive Director for the EasternShore Higher Education Center at: 410-827-5761.84