Program Summary
(CJ 2119) One-Year Certificate – Min. 30 hours
The Criminal Justice certificate program is designed to provide the student with basic background for employment for some law enforcement professions.
Possible Career Opportunities
Police Officer, Patrolman, Patrol Officer, Police Patrol Officer, Public Safety Officer, Law Enforcement Officer, Officer,Detective, Investigator, Police Detective, Narcotics Detective, Narcotics Investigator, Sex Crimes Detective
O*NET Links: www.onetonline.org
SOC Codes: 33-3021.01, 33-3051.01
View this Program in the College Catalog
Courses
*These courses need to be selected for transfer to SIU-C
| Fall Semester | Credit Hours | |
| CJ 111 | Criminal Law I | 3 |
| CJ 123 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJ 125 | Criminal Behavior | 3 |
| *ENG 111 or ENG 124 | *English Composition I or Technical Communication I | 3 |
| CJ 113 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | Credit Hours | |
| CJ 211 | Criminal Law II | 3 |
| CJ 210 | Introduction to Victimology | 3 |
| CJ 224 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| *ENG 112 or ENG 221 | *English Composition II or Technical Communication II | 3 |
| SOC 212 or *SOC 218 | Sociology or *Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 15 | |
Possible Careers
Contacts
Admissions and Advising
618-634-3200
Toll Free 1-800-481-2242
admissions@shawneecc.edu
Eric Howard
Criminal Justice Instructor
618-634-3225
erich@shawneecc.edu