CSN CA Criminal Justice Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Public Safety

JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/p sarea

CSN SCHOOL: Business, Hospitality & Public Service

CSN DEPARTMENT: Department of Criminal Justice & Emergency Services

WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP

This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Criminal Justice, CA.

HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP

The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the certificate in two (2) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.

CSN CA CRIMINAL JUSTICE: DESCRIPTION

The Certificate of Achievement in Criminal Justice is intended to provide students with the skills, abilities, and knowledge needed in order to become criminal justice practitioners. The certificate addresses both the legal and professional aspects of the criminal justice system while integrating crime control and identifying factors that contribute to deviant behavior. The certificate prepares students seeking entry-level employment in some positions within the field.

Semester #1 (6 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Communication (General Education) - Credits 3: COM 101 - Oral Communication
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CRJ 104 - Introduction to Administration of Justice
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Semester #2 (12 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CRJ 107 - Introduction to Ethics in Criminal Justice
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CRJ 120 - Community Relations
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CRJ 130 - Survey of Criminal Law
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CRJ 225 - Criminal Evidence
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Semester #3 (12 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes

Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.

Semester Milestones

APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.

Recommended Courses

Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CRJ 270 - Introduction to Criminology
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3: CRJ 288 - Second Year Capstone in Criminal Justice
Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 6: Elective

See a counselor or advisor for course selection.