Are you interested in a career that is loaded with exciting challenges? Are you interested in promoting public safety and ensuring that the rule of law is more than a mere textbook concept? As a law enforcement professional, you will not only be exposed to crime, but you will be asked to apply the latest technology to solving street-variety crime, as well as sophisticated economic crime. To ensure advancement in rank, law enforcement officers must hone their skills with a combination of in-service training and professional schooling. Come check out DCC's certificate - 45 credits - as well as the Associate in Applied Science in Administration of Justice - 68 credits. Education as well as specialized training spells advancement in today's ever-challenging local, state and federal law enforcement career field.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the ADJ Certificate will demonstrate:
- an in-depth knowledge of various sources of crime data (e.g. FBI-based Uniform Crime Reporting system) and analytical skills necessary to evaluate “strengths” and “weaknesses” of crime data reporting
- assessment skills applied to community-police programs and evaluative measures to be applied to the merits of police-sponsored community crime prevention efforts
- knowledge of each component of the criminal justice system—police, judiciary, corrections and protective services (private security)—and articulation of various sub-components of the criminal justice system ranging from prosecutor, defense attorney and probation-parole duties to functions performed by public safety offices such as the public defender and sheriff
- knowledge of the role diversity plays in decision-making at all levels of America’s criminal justice system
- a knowledge of the global nature of crime to include the impact of crime and the prosecution of criminal offenders who utilize not only the United States, but also international destinations from Europe to Asia to further a terrorist goal, commit cybercrime, or reap huge profits associated with criminal enterprises
- a knowledge of stress reduction techniques including a meaningful and consistent physical fitness conditioning program
- knowledge of the importance of volunteering one's talents for the overall improvement of one's community
- a knowledge of the need for uncompromising ethical and moral standards
- exemplary written and oral communication skills
- excellent information literacy skills
Curriculum Map
| Administration of Justice graduates with the certificate in law enforcement will demonstrate: | Required Course 1 | Required Course 2 | Required Course 3 | Required Course 4 | Required Course 5 | Required Course 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outcome 1 An in-depth knowledge of various sources of crime data (e.g. FBI-based Uniform Crime Reporting system) and analytical skills necessary to evaluate “strengths” and “weaknesses” of crime data reporting. |
ADJ 100 | ADJ 130 | SOC 235 | SOC 236 | ||
| Outcome 2 Assessment skills applied to community-police programs and evaluative measures to be applied to the merits of police-sponsored community crime prevention efforts. |
ADJ 100 | ADJ 296 | ||||
| Outcome 3 Knowledge of each component of the criminal justice system—police, judiciary, corrections and protective services (private security)—and articulation of various sub-components of the criminal justice system ranging from prosecutor, defense attorney and probation-parole duties to functions performed by public safety offices such as the public defender and sheriff. |
ADJ 100 | ADJ 130 | ADJ 131 | ADJ 227 | SOC 235 | |
| Outcome 4 Knowledge of the role diversity plays in decision-making at all levels of America’s criminal justice system. |
ADJ 100 | SOC 236 | ||||
| Outcome 5 A knowledge of the global nature of crime to include the impact of crime and the prosecution of criminal offenders who utilize not only the United States, but also international destinations from Europe to Asia to further a terrorist goal, commit cybercrime, or reap huge profits associated with criminal enterprises. |
ADJ 100 | ADJ 116 | ADJ 171 | ADJ 236 | ||
| Outcome 6 A knowledge of stress reduction techniques including a meaningful and consistent physical fitness conditioning program. |
ADJ 100 | |||||
| Outcome 7 Knowledge of the importance of volunteering one's talents for the overall improvement of one's community. |
ADJ 100 | ADJ 296 | ||||
| Outcome 8 A knowledge of the need for uncompromising ethical and moral standards. |
ADJ 100 | ADJ 130 | ADJ 131 | ADJ 227 | ADJ 296 | |
| Outcome 9 Exemplary written and oral communication skills. |
ADJ 215 | ADJ 100 | ADJ 131 | ADJ 227 | ENG 111 | ENG 112 |
| Outcome 10 Excellent information literacy skills. |
ADJ 100 | ADJ 130 | ADJ 227 | ITE elective | SDV 100 |
For more information consult the College Catalog.
| First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| SDV 100 | College Success Skills | 1 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 |
| SOC 200 or | Principles of Sociology | |
| SOC 201 | Intro to Sociology I* | 3 |
| ADJ 100 | Survey of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ADJ 130 | Introduction to Criminal Law | 3 |
| ADJ 116
|
Special Enforcement Topics | 3 |
| Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| NAS 105 | Natural Science Topics for Modern Society or Other approved Lab or Math course ** | 3-4 |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 |
| SOC 202 | Introduction to Sociology II or Approved Sophomore Level Sociology | 3 |
| ADJ 131 | Legal Evidence
|
3 |
| ADJ 227 | Constitutional Law for Justice Personnel | 3 |
| ADJ 236 | Prin. of Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| Third Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| PSY 200 | Principles of Psychology or | 3 |
| PSY 201 | Intro. to Psychology | 3 |
| Elective | Non-ADJ Elective | 3 |
| SPA 103 | Basic Spoken Spanish or | |
| SPA | 1Approved Spanish Course | 3 |
|
SOC 235 |
Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| ADJ 171 | Forensic Science I (for Specialization I students) | 4 |
| Fourth Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| HUM 165 | Controversial Issues in American Society | |
| CST 100 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Approved Computer Elective*** | 3 | |
| ADJ 296 | Internship | 3 |
| SOC 236 | Criminology | 3 |
| ADJ 215 | Report Writing | 3 |
| PED/HLT | Approved Wellness Elective | 3 |
Total Minimum Credits for the AAS degree in Administration of Justice Law Enforcement Specialization 67-68