|
|
|
Dec 05, 2025
|
|
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook
Criminal Justice, CA
|
|
CODE: CRJ-CT | TOTAL CREDITS: 30 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
This certificate is not intended for transfer to NSU, UNLV, or UNR. Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to. Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended this program are located at www.csn.edu/gainful-employment.
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.
COMPUTATION & HUMAN RELATIONS COMPONENTS
-
Computation: CRJ 270
-
Human Relations: CRJ 104
NEED HELP WITH THIS DEGREE OR SELECTING A COURSE?
-
For advising assistance, log into MyCSN, and access your advising unit’s information from the advising notice in the communication center.
-
If you are on academic warning, probation or suspension, or financial aid warning or suspension, please see an Academic Counselor by visiting Counseling and Retention Services.
|
Student Learning Outcomes
-
Summarize the three components (police, corrections, and the courts) of the criminal justice system and the workings of these institutions in society. -
Compare and contrast society’s concept of justice with the limitations of the criminal justice system. -
Analyze the overall problem of crime in the United States, including different types of crimes. -
Evaluate current issues related to crime prevention and rehabilitation of offenders. General Education Requirements
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 3
Communications (3 Credits)
Major Requirements
TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 27
Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in a Certificate of Achievement program will not count toward graduation requirements. Core Requirements (21 Credits)
Electives (Choose 6 Credits)
any CRJ prefix course not used above |
|
|
|
