Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM - 2009
Criminal Justice Program
(Associate in Science Degrees):

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Overview

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The Criminal Justice Program provides academically rigorous education to prepare students for careers in security, law enforcement, and corrections. Preparation is also provided for transfer to four-year programs and opportunities for professional development for those already employed in areas that are important in the Criminal Justice field. In addition to specific content knowledge, students develop critical thinking, technological, cross-cultural and gender competencies, and ethical understanding and communication skills.

Career Outlook:
security, law enforcement, and corrections in local, state, and some federal law enforcement agencies.

Upon completetion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Meet specific competencies in the following areas: ethics and professional responsibility; applying theory to policy and procedure; community involvement; constitutional issues; correctional institutions and processes; crime, justice and society; criminal justice administration; criminal law; forensics; innovations in police policy and management; issues of race, class, and gender; and researching criminal justice issues.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Use a computer to access data and information.

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