Criminal Justice Basic Certificate

Additional information available on the Criminal Justice Department website.

This certificate explores historical and current aspects of the criminal justice system. Students will study topics in the areas of policing, judicial systems, and correctional systems.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Criminal Justice Basic certificate program, students should be able to:

• Discuss the theories of crime causation in relation to crime control
• Discuss the criminal justice process and the dual court system
• Conduct a preliminary investigation of a crime scene (e.g., securing the scene, conducting interviews, collecting evidence)