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The Criminal Justice degree is a two-year program designed to provide a broad educational background for students who are interested in understanding the complexities of the criminal justice system. The program is intended to serve individuals who are seeking entry-level positions, especially in local and state law enforcement agencies; juvenile and adult corrections; probation and parole; and public and private security agencies. This program equips students to become law enforcement or corrections officers. In addition to the technical skills and content, general education courses help students to better handle social issues while performing their jobs.

This program further educates students who complete the Basic Peace Officer Academy at Edison State and who have passed the Ohio Basic Peace Officer Certification examination. Students who wish to first take the degree requirements may select the Basic Peace Officer Academy at conclusion of the program. The Academy has special admission requirements and a special application process . Graduates of this program planning to continue their education at a four-year institution will find easy transfer to most institutions. Students should tailor their Edison State program closely with the requirements of the four-year institution.

Program Outcomes ►
The student will
►appreciate the value of general education in any criminal justice environment;
►communicate effectively, meeting the standards for criminal justice performance;
►develop proficiency in carrying out the skills required of a criminal justice officer;
►use current knowledge of criminal justice practices to meet the demands of the work environment;
►think critically to meet the requirements of the criminal justice profession;
►practice the ethical standards of the criminal justice profession;
►show professionalism and effective interpersonal skills as a part of the criminal justice team and a member of the criminal justice profession;
►demonstrate an understanding of and develop an appreciation for the continuous learning required to practice in the criminal justice field; and
►accept diversity in the criminal justice environment and assess the ability to provide criminal justice services equally to all clients.

Fall 1

CIS 110S Computer Concepts and Applications	3	Take Fall Early 8-week term.
COM 121S Introduction to Communication	3	Take Fall Early 8-week term.
ENG 121S Composition I	3	Take Fall Early 8-week term.
PHI 123S Introduction to Ethics	3	Take Fall Late 8-week term.
PSY 121S Introduction to Psychology	3	Take Fall Late 8-week term.
Mathematics Elective ¹	3	Take Fall Late 8-week term.
Credit Hours	18
¹Refer to AAS general education requirements.

Spring

PSY 221S Abnormal Psychology	3	Take Fall Early 8-week term.
SOC 115S Juvenile Delinquency	3	Take Fall Early 8-week term.
SOC 224S Race & Ethnicity	3	Take Fall Early 8-week term.
PLS 122S State & Local Government	3	Take Fall Late 8-week term.
Technical Electives¹	6	Take Fall Late 8-week term.
Credit Hours	18
¹Select from ART 160S, BUS 110S, BUS 116S, BUS 221S, CRJ 211S, CRJ 212S, CRJ 213S, CRJ 299S, PSY 225S, REL 121S, SSV 111S, SSV 112S, SSV 212S, or SSV 214S.

Summer

CRJ 111S Introduction to Criminal Justice	3	C	►The Academy begins in July. Application packets must be submitted at least 6 weeks prior to start.
CRJ 112S Criminal Law	3	C
OR
POA 270S Police Officer Academy I	13	C
Credit Hours	6-13

Fall 2

CRJ 113S Intro to Corrections and Jail Operations	3	C	Take Fall Early 8-week term.
CRJ 211S Criminal Investigation	3		Take Fall Early 8-week term.
CRJ 213S Criminology	3	C	Take Fall Early 8-week term.
Technical Elective¹	3		Take Fall Late 8-week term.
Writing Elective²	3		Take Fall Late 8-week term.
Internship/Capstone Requirement³	3		Take Fall Late 8-week term.
OR
POA 275S Police Officer Academy II	13	C
Credit Hours	13-18
¹Select from ART 160S, BUS 110S, BUS 116S, BUS 221S, CRJ 211S, CRJ 212S, CRJ 213S, CRJ 299S, PSY 225S, REL 121S, SSV 111S, SSV 112S, SSV 212S, or SSV 214S. ²To be chosen from BUS 223S, ENG 122S, or ENG 125S. ³Take CRJ 291L and CRJ 291R (Internship) or CRJ 290S (Capstone).