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DEGREES
Criminal Justice, A.S. Degree
Program Design
This program offers the opportunity to prepare for work within the various
fields of criminal justice in both the public forum and private agencies. The
curriculum consists of a strong liberal arts academic base supported by
social science electives and criminal justice core courses. The latter are
enhanced by electives in criminal justice, corrections and security services.
The prescribed program also provides for free electives that may benefit the
student’s educational awareness and career choice. Courses are available
during the day and evening.
The program has strong relationships with many local and state agencies,
colleges and universities. Students have been successful in transferring all
program courses. A strong element of the program is a cadre of local professionals
who supplement the regular faculty, serving as guest lecturers, adjunct
faculty and intern sponsors.
Credit for criminal justice core courses and electives may be obtained by
students who submit police and criminal justice-related training and work
experience for evaluation.
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Criminal Justice Requirements
CJS* 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
Gen Ed ENG* 101: Composition 3
Gen Ed POL* 111: American Government or
POL* 112: State and Local Government 3
Gen Ed Mode 3 3
Gen Ed ‡ MAT* 109: Quantitative Literacy 3
CSA* 100 Computer Fundamentals 1
Subtotal: 16
CJS* 123 Police Patrol Procedures or
CJS* 102 Introduction to Corrections or
CJS* 225 Forensic Science 3
CJS* 250 Police Organization & Administration or
CJS* 240 Correctional Administration or
CJS* 226 Forensic Science II 3
ENG* 200 Advanced Composition 3
HIS* 101 Western Civilization I or
HIS* 102 Western Civilization II 3
Gen Ed Mode 5 3
Subtotal: 15
CJS* 211 Criminal Law I 3
CJS* 220 Criminal Investigation 3
SOSC 270 Cooperative Education/Work Experience or
COM* 172 Interpersonal Communication 3
Choose Any ANT*, ECN*, GEO*, HIS*, POL*, PSY*,
SOC* or SOSC course 3
Gen Ed Mode 6 3
Subtotal: 15
CJS* 213 Evidence and Criminal Procedure 3
POL* 212 Constitutional Law and Civil Rights 3
CJS* 212 Criminal Law II 3
Elective criminal justice 3
Gen Ed Mode 1 3
Subtotal: 15
Total Credits Required: 61
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Criminal Justice degree program requirements,
graduates will
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the language, terms, and concepts of
criminal justice and police administration.
2. Define and describe each component of the present criminal justice
system.
3. Identify, describe, and clarify problems existing in the present criminal
justice system and propose ways of continued improvement of the
system.
4. Identify the nature, origins, structure, purpose, and constitutional limits
of criminal law.
5. Identify the doctrines of complicity and inchoate crimes.
6. Identify the defenses of justification and excuse to an individual’s
criminal liability.
7. Describe the roots of early common law and how it relates to statutory
law.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of criminal
investigations.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of new and innovative investigation
methods and techniques.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of laws of evidence as it relates to the
criminal justice field.
11. Identify courtroom procedures.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes
identified with the General Education Component.
‡ Students planning to transfer should take MAT* 165.
WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut Community College System
are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,
contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.
Division of Social Science & Hospitality: 860-512-2753 or www.mcc.commnet.edu