Law Enforcement

Summer 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$1500
* Estimate for six quarters.

Program Description

The Criminal Justice curriculum is made up of courses and a carefully selected group of general education requirements designed to prepare each student for a career in the field of criminal justice. These courses prepare students with theory and practical skills in the areas of criminal law, investigations, interview, communications, human relations, and other criminal justice topics.

Students in this field are encouraged to seek academic counseling. Only a portion of this two-year AAS degree is transferable to four-year institutions. Students interested in four-year degrees should inquire at the college to which they plan to transfer for specific information.

Credits from the police academy training can apply toward meeting the course requirements of this program.

Students may take required courses any time they are offered. (Not all classes are offered every quarter.)

Program Requirements: admittance to the Criminal Justice core classes requires the student's age to be 18 or with instructor's permission. All students are required to carry student accident insurance throughout their enrollment in the Criminal Justice program. 

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply their knowledge and skill toward successful completion of any criminal justice related job screening process.
  2. Apply their knowledge and skill toward successful completion of basic training in the criminal justice service industry.
  3. Apply their knowledge and skill to efficiently and effectively complete criminal justice field work.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities are expected to be very good through the next decade as economic growth and homeland security create a greater need for criminal justice occupations. Criminal justice attrition occurs on a regular basis and replacement rates as well as new positions are relatively high.
POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: county police, industrial security officer, municipal police, private security guard, state police and federal agencies.

Certificate - SCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Community College
This Law Enforcement Certificate program is designed for students who wish to obtain skills in law enforcement as minimum entry requirements for the industry. Permission of the instructor is required for admission to the program.

First Quarter
CJ&  101Intro to Criminal Justice 5
CJ   104Crime Scene Diagramming 5
CJ   108Introduction to Traffic Investigation 13
CJ   150Criminal Justice Report Writing 5
18

Second Quarter
CJ   200Police Operations 25
CJ   201Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure 35
CJ   205Introduction to Criminal Law 35
CJ   237Criminal Justice Self-defense 43
18

Third Quarter
CJ   235Firearms Safety 52
CJ   236Firearms Qualifications 52
CMST&210Interpersonal Communication 5
ENGL&101English Composition I 5
Math 65
19
55 credits are required for the Certificate
1CJ& 101 and 104.
2CJ 150, 201, 205 and 237.
3CJ& 101.
4Passing one quarter of CJPT is required before taking this course.
5CJ 235 and 236 must be taken concurrently.
6This math course may be substituted with APLED 112, BUS 103 or any math course numbered 100 or above.

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.