Nov 21, 2024

Catalog 2024-2025

Criminal Justice Studies

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex, Online

Important Information

Short Description

The CCBC Criminal Justice Studies degree program is designed to prepare students for service to the community in the fields of law enforcement, homeland security, juvenile services, private security, parole and probation, corrections, and law.

Type of Credential

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Program Code

452

Contacts and Additional Information

Department Chair:

CCBC Essex, Melissa Lane
443-840-3663 or mlane2@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

The Criminal Justice Studies A.A.S. degree and certificate program are offered both face to face and fully (100%) online.
Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment - For Criminal Justice, see Portfolio, Departmental Exam, and Articulated Credit by Industry/Apprenticeship. Several General Education classes also have Prior Learning Assessment opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Pathway

Criminal Justice and Law Pathway

Curriculum Maps

Curriculum Maps are a tool to provide students with a clear understanding of which courses to take and the order in which to complete them. Curriculum Maps help define a student’s individual path towards graduation, ensuring their time and efforts are not spent on credits that fall outside their program of study.

Each map identifies critical courses that must be completed in order to progress through the program and graduate. Curriculum Maps come complete with helpful hints for students - like recommended course electives and a reminder to apply to graduate.

Select the link(s) below to view the Curriculum Map(s) for this program:

Criminal Justice Studies Curriculum Map

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 4

CRJU 112 - Criminalistics 3 Credit(s).
CRJU 113 - Criminalistics Lab 1 Credit(s).
CRJU 223 - Juvenile Justice 3 Credit(s).
Program Elective 6 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for This Program*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 20 Credits

General Education Requirements:

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
CRJU 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s). (satisfies Diversity requirement)
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 101 - Health and Wellness 3 Credit(s).
or
PEFT 101 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
MATH 153 - Introduction to Statistical Methods 4 Credit(s).

General Education Elective:

Biological and Physical Sciences Elective with Lab 4 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 40 Credits

Program Requirements:

CRJU 110 - Criminal Investigation 3 Credit(s).
CRJU 112 - Criminalistics 3 Credit(s).
CRJU 113 - Criminalistics Lab 1 Credit(s).
CRJU 120 - Criminal Law 3 Credit(s).
CRJU 122 - Criminal Justice and the Constitution 3 Credit(s).
CRJU 202 - Criminology 3 Credit(s).
CRJU 223 - Juvenile Justice 3 Credit(s).
CRJU 250 - Ethics and Diversity in Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s).
CRJU 258 - Social Justice in the Urban Community 3 Credit(s).
CRJU 273 - Criminal Justice Internship 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 106 - English Grammar and Usage 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Choose any 2 Criminal Justice Studies electives for 6 Credits. Students should consult the department faculty for determining the selection of program electives.

Any 3-credit Criminal Justice (CRJU) course not listed in the program requirements may be selected as an elective. Students can also select courses from the list below:

AASD 101 - Introduction to Africana Studies 3 Credit(s).
CMNS 250 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit(s).
CMNS 252 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 101 - Introduction to Data Communications 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 150 - Digital Forensics I 3 Credit(s).
DCOM 250 - Digital Forensics II 4 Credit(s).
DCOM 258 - Introduction to Information Security 3 Credit(s).
HUSC 104 - Developing Cultural Proficiency in a Diverse World 3 Credit(s).
HUSC 106 - Empowering Underserved Youth and Families 3 Credit(s).
GEOA 101 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
LGST 101 - Introduction to Law 3 Credit(s).
LGST 103 - Legal Research & Writing I 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 105 - Multicultural Psychology 3 Credit(s).
SOCL 102 - Social Problems 3 Credit(s).
SOCL 141 - The Sociology of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Note:

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101 . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

Program Description

In-service criminal justice professionals are encouraged to seek guidance from their campus Criminal Justice Studies faculty concerning credit-by-examination for selected academy courses. Credit for prior learning may also be available.

All students are encouraged to discuss their course selections and career plans with their campus Criminal Justice Studies faculty in order to be better prepared to meet the continuing challenges presented by these rewarding careers.

Because transfer institutions vary widely in their requirements, it is strongly recommended that students who plan to pursue Criminal Justice Studies courses for transfer to four-year colleges or universities speak with their campus faculty before registering for any courses.

All Criminal Justice Studies courses leading to the A.A.S. degree are designed to enhance understanding of the criminal justice field, but they do not have to be taken in the exact order listed. Program requirements are offered each semester; however, they are not offered on every campus each semester. It is strongly encouraged that students speak with their campus faculty before registering for any courses. Course work may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis, as well as online.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:

Identify the components of the American Criminal Justice System; discern their differences, and describe their interrelatedness;
evaluate how the concept of due process is integrated into the Criminal Justice and Juvenile Justice Systems;
assess the implications of Criminal Justice System (CJS) practices and policies on social justice and equality;
evaluate the impact of ethical and unethical behaviors performed by professionals and agencies within all three components of the Criminal Justice System; and
assess the influences of public perceptions on the effectiveness of the Criminal Justice System.