Criminal Justice
The mission of the Criminal Justice Law Enforcement (CJLE) program at Dawson Community College is to provide students with a quality education founded on the principles of academic excellence and rigor. The CJLE Program supports the student’s option to seek immediate employment or to continue his/her education. The curriculum has a base in both academic and practical coursework to promote these options. The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice degree is a general curriculum designed to prepare graduates for immediate employment in criminal justice agencies that do not require academy basic training prior to employment or that require their own academy training after hire. Students can select a combination of courses that are appropriate to their interest in law enforcement, criminology, penology, probation and parole, corrections, or other areas of criminal justice. |
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The program will:
• build a strong base of knowledge in the field of criminal justice and provide academic and practical, skills-based exposure to the overall criminal justice-related fields (law enforcement, courts, corrections, security and loss prevention).
• prepare students for entry-level employment in public/private criminal justice-related organizations.
• assist students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to conceptualize ideas.
• expose students to courses in computation, communications, and human relations, and will assist students in developing an understanding and appreciation for diversity, social responsibility, and the participation in public affairs.
• provide opportunities for higher education and training for criminal justice professionals via regional training courses and through online, independent study, and experiential learning media.
• serve those students seeking a career in criminal justice and/or planning to pursue an education beyond the associate’s level.
Freshman Year |
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Fall |
Spring |
CJ103 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
|
CM110 |
Information Literacy |
1 |
|
EN101 |
Composition I |
3 |
|
PS201 |
National Government |
3 |
|
SO103 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
|
CJ Professional Electives |
2 |
|
CA109 |
Software Applications |
|
3 |
| CJ215 | CJ Community Relations | 3 | |
CM101 |
Public Speaking |
|
3 |
LE109 |
Police Report Writing (or) |
|
|
EN102 |
Composition II (or) |
|
|
BU206 |
Business Communications |
|
3 |
PS202 |
State and Local Government |
|
3 |
| 15cr | 15cr | ||
Sophomore Year |
Fall |
Spring |
|
CJ201 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
|
| CJ205 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 | |
MA100 |
Intermediate Algebra (or) |
|
|
MA103 |
College Algebra (or) |
|
|
MA105 |
Math for Liberal Arts (or) |
|
|
| BU165 | Business Math | 3 | |
SO209* |
Juvenile Delinquency (or) |
|
|
SO207* |
Criminology |
3 |
|
| CJ Professional Electives | 3 | ||
CJ203 |
Criminal Evidence/Procedures |
|
3 |
CJ208 |
CJ Ethics/Leadership |
|
3 |
PY103 |
General Psychology |
|
3 |
SO220* |
Social Problems (or) |
|
|
SO225* |
Deviant Behavior |
|
3 |
|
CJ Professional Electives |
|
3 |
| 15cr | 15cr | ||
Degree must total 60 credits
*must take SO209 or SO207/*must take SO220 or SO225
Criminal Justice Law Enforcement-Peace Officer Option
Criminal Justice Law Enforcement: Peace Officer Option
The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement: Peace Officer Option degree provides the initial education and training that a future peace officer needs to be productive at the entry level in local law enforcement agencies. The curriculum combines a strong academic component with skills-based instruction appropriate to the peace officer.
The program will:
• build a strong base of knowledge in the field of criminal justice and provide academic and practical, skills-based exposure to the overall criminal justice-related fields (law enforcement, courts, corrections, security and loss prevention).
• prepare students for entry-level employment in public/private law enforcement-related organizations.
• assist students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to conceptualize ideas.
• expose students to courses in computation, communications, and human relations, and will assist students in developing an understanding and appreciation for diversity, social responsibility, and the participation in public affairs.
• provide students with opportunities for practical experience in the criminal justice system via internships, fieldwork, and skills-based course offerings.
• serve those students seeking a career as a peace officer by providing in-depth and practical skills-based exposure to the law enforcement component of criminal justice.
Freshman Year |
Fall |
Spring |
|
CJ103 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
|
CM110 |
Information Literacy |
1 |
|
EN101 |
Composition I |
3 |
|
LE105 |
Police Patrol Procedures (or) |
|
|
LE108 |
Traffic Accident Investigation |
3 |
|
PS201 |
National Government |
3 |
|
SO103 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
CA109 |
Software Applications |
|
3 |
CJ215 |
CJ Community Relations |
|
3 |
CM101 |
Public Speaking |
|
3 |
LE109 |
Police Report Writing (or) |
|
|
LE209 |
Criminal Investigation |
|
3 |
LE112 |
Defensive Tactics (or) |
|
|
LE110 |
Interviewing/Interrogation |
|
1 |
PS202 |
State and Local Government |
|
3 |
| 16cr | 16cr | ||
Sophomore Year |
Fall |
Spring |
|
CJ201 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
|
LE106 |
Police Firearms Training I |
2 |
|
LE108 |
Traffic Accident Investigation (or) |
|
|
LE105 |
Police Patrol Procedures |
3 |
|
LE197/297** |
LE Internship |
1 |
|
MA100 |
Intermediate Algebra (or) |
|
|
MA103 |
College Algebra (or) |
|
|
| MA105 | Math for Liberal Arts (or) | ||
BU165 |
Business Math |
3 |
|
PE106 |
Conditioning/Fitness |
1 |
|
SO209* |
Juvenile Delinquency (or) |
|
|
SO207* |
Criminology |
3 |
|
CJ203 |
Criminal Evidence/Procedures |
|
3 |
| CJ208 | CJ Ethics/Leadership | 3 | |
| HL103 | Standard First Aid/CPR | 1 | |
LE109 |
Police Report Writing (or) |
|
|
LE209 |
Criminal Investigation |
|
3 |
LE112 |
Defensive Tactics (or) |
|
|
PY103 |
General Psychology |
|
3 |
SO220* |
Social Problems (or) |
|
|
SO225* |
Deviant Behavior |
|
3 |
| 16cr | 17cr | ||
Strongly Recommended: LE200 Reserve Officer Training
*must
take SO209 or SO207/*must take SO220 or SO225
**Students
must complete an Internship after their freshman year (1-10 credits
total).
Criminal Justice Law Enforcement: Private Security Option
The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Law Enforcement: Private Security Option degree provides the initial education and instruction a future security officer needs to be productive at the entry level in public or private security and loss prevention organizations or institutions.
The program will:
• build a strong base of knowledge in the field of criminal justice and provide academic and practical, skills-based exposure to the overall criminal justice-related fields (law enforcement, courts, corrections, security and loss prevention).
• prepare students for entry-level employment in private security-related organizations.
• assist students in the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to conceptualize ideas.
• expose students to courses in computation, communications, and human relations, and will assist students in developing an understanding and appreciation for diversity, social responsibility, and the participation in public affairs.
• provide students with opportunities for practical experience in the criminal justice system via internships, fieldwork, and skills-based course offerings.
• serve those students seeking a career in the public or the private sector as a security and loss prevention officer by providing in-depth and practical skills-based exposure to the security industry.
Freshman Year |
Fall |
Spring |
|
CJ103 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
|
CM110 |
Information Literacy |
1 |
|
EN101 |
Composition I |
3 |
|
LE225 |
Intro to Security/Loss Prevention |
3 |
|
PS201 |
National Government |
3 |
|
SO103 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
|
CA109 |
Software Applications |
|
3 |
CJ215 |
CJ Community Relations |
|
3 |
LE109 |
Police Report Writing (or) |
|
|
BU206 |
Business Communications |
|
3 |
| LE245 | Security Systems | 3 | |
PS202 |
State and Local Government |
|
3 |
| 16cr | 15cr | ||
Sophomore Year |
Fall |
Spring |
|
CJ201 |
Criminal Law |
3 |
|
| CM101 | Public Speaking | 3 | |
| BU165 | Business Math (or) | ||
MA100 |
Intermediate Algebra (or) |
|
|
MA103 |
College Algebra (or) |
|
|
MA105 |
Math for Liberal Arts |
3 |
|
SO207* |
Criminology (or) |
|
|
SO209* |
Juvenile Delinquency |
3 |
|
|
CJ/LE Professional Electives |
2 |
|
CJ203 |
Criminal Evidence and Procedure |
|
3 |
| CJ208 | CJ Ethics/Leadership | 3 | |
LE240 |
Security Administration |
|
3 |
PY103 |
General Psychology |
|
3 |
SO220* |
Social Problems (or) |
|
|
SO225* |
Deviant Behavior |
|
3 |
| 14cr | 15cr | ||
Degree must total 60 credits.
*must take SO209 or SO207/*must take SO220 or SO225