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In addition, agencies look for candidates who can demonstrate they have the qualities necessary for success in the law enforcement field— candidates who:
• Can think critically, solve problems and construct quick, practical solutions.
• Have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Are nonjudgmental about the diverse populations of people.
• Can pass stringent physical ability tests, background checks, and psychological assessments.
The Criminal Justice program can help prepare you to meet the requirements for employment in the highly competitive field of law enforcement and corrections. The program is designed to help you gain critical thinking and communication skills that will make you a competitive candidate for an exciting and rewarding career in law enforcement. You will have opportunities to form ties with local police agencies and gain experience with ethnic and cultural diversity through work at a local community service agency.
Both the AAS and the AAOT degrees described below are designed to be completed in two years, but this assumes that the entering student has tested into WR 121 English Composition and either MTH 065 Elementary Algebra for the AAS degree or MTH 105 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics for the AAOT degree.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Associate of Arts degree in
Criminal Justice will:
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Understand and properly apply criminal statutes.
• Recognize criminal conduct.
• Apply key U. S. Supreme Court cases to real-life situations.
• Present as a viable candidate for law enforcement / corrections work.
• Develop strategies for coping with the stressors associated with police / corrections work.
• Understand the role and procedures of the criminal court system.
O R E G O N T R A N S F E R
Criminal Justice Transfer Guide for Students Pursuing an Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree
The AAOT is designed as a general course of study that will transfer to a four-year institution. These courses are designed to assist the criminal justice major in acquiring the skills necessary to be successful in the field of corrections, law enforcement and juvenile corrections. Many courses meet the requirements of this degree, but some choices are better for criminal justice students than others. You will want to choose the classes that are required by the four-year Institution you plan to attend. The courses listed below are recommended for students planning to transfer to Southern Oregon or OIT. Other students should see an advisor for recommendations. Please contact you advisor for assistance when scheduling your classes.
Foundational Requirements
Course No. Course Title |
Credits |
WR 121 |
English Composition..................................................... |
3 |
WR 122 |
English Composition: Argumentation.......................... |
3 |
WR 227 |
Technical Writing........................................................ |
3 |
Writing Credits Required............................................. 9
COMM 111 Fundamentals of Speech or COMM 112 Introduction to Persuasion or COMM 218 Interpersonal Communication......................................... 3 Oral Communication Credits Required........................ 3
MTH 105 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics................ 4( or higher math course number) College Level Math Credits Required........................... 4
PE 231 Lifetime Health and Fitness........................................... 3 Health / Wellness / Fitness Credits Required.................. 3
Total Foundational Requirements 19
Discipline Studies
( See pages 103 & 104 for course listings. One of the courses must be a cultural literacy course, designated with a usymbol.)
Arts & Letters At least three( 3) courses chosen from at least two( 2) prefixes.
Social Sciences |
At least four( 4) courses chosen from at least two( 2) prefixes. |
Choose from the following criminal justice courses: |
CJ 100 |
Survey of Criminal Justice Systems( 3 credits) |
CJ 101 |
Introduction to Criminology( 3 credits) |
CJ 110 |
Introduction to Law Enforcement( 3 credits) |
CJ 130 |
Introduction to Corrections( 3 credits) |
CJ 226 |
Constitutional Law( 3 credits) |
Science / Math / Computer Science
At least four( 4) courses chosen from at least two( 2) prefixes including at least three( 3) laboratory courses in biological and / or physical science.
Electives |
The following courses are suggested electives for the Criminal Justice |
transfer student. |
CJ 112 |
Police Field Operations( 3 credits) |
CJ 202 |
Violence & Aggression( 3 credits) |
CJ 210 |
Introduction to Criminal Investigation( 3 credits) |
CJ 211 |
Ethical Issues in Law Enforcement( 3 credits) |
CJ 220 |
Introduction to Substantive Law( 3 credits) |
CJ 222 |
Procedural Law( 3 credits) |
CJ 230 |
Introduction to Juvenile Corrections..........( 3 credits) |
CJ 250A |
CJ Capstone Course – Job Search & Interviewing.( 1 credit) |
CJ 250B |
Capstone – Regulations and Communication( 1 credit) |
HS 205 |
Youth Addiction( 3 credits) |
PE 185 |
Activity Course( 1 credit) |
PE 185 |
Activity Course( 1 credit) |
Total Credits Required: |
90 |
Economics
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The program leading to an Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Economics prepares students for transfer into any of the major programs in Economics offered by any public four-year university in Oregon. Students may complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree with two additional years of work. Students planning to transfer to any other four-year institution should contact the Economics transfer curriculum advisor before enrolling in any courses.