Criminal Justice
Program Description
Introduction to Criminal Justice: This course examines the legal process and the administration of justice in American society. Students will be exposed to the criminal process from the police function through adjudication, sentencing, and corrections, as well as the social, moral, and political issues involved in the administration of justice in a free society. This introductory criminal justice class will serve as a springboard to students who want to focus on careers in the criminal justice system or for those students with a general interest in the topics presented.
Introduction to Policing: This course examines the history, structure, and behavior of police in America. Students will be exposed to various topics, such as: the heritage of American policing; police systems including federal, state and local policing; the patrol function; police discretion; police-community relations; police accountability; and police and the Constitution.
What will my classes be like?
You will learn the legal process starting from the investigation, to the arrest, and the law behind it all. You will practice police tactical response maneuvers, courtroom proceedings through mock trials, and collecting evidence at a crime scene. All of this will bring you one step closer to becoming a police officer enforcing the law, a lawyer safeguarding the judicial process, or a correctional officer providing rehabilitation.
Students in this class are eligible to receive 6 college credits from the College of Lake County.
Year 1:
- CRJ 121 Introduction to Criminal Justice, 3 Credits
- CRJ 122 - Introduction to Policing, 3 Credits
Certifications
- CPR Certification
Job Opportunities
- Animal Control Worker
- Community Service Officer
- Correctional Officer
- Detective
- Dispatch Operator
- Forensic Officer
- Homeland Security
- Judge
- Lawyer
- Police Officer