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Spring 2014 Course Catalog 
    
Spring 2014 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminal Justice - Corrections A.A.S.


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Division: Business, Behavioral/Social Science, Public and Human Services
Academic Dept: Behavioral/Social Science
HEGIS: 5505
Curriculum Chair: Prof. David Wedlick
Tel: 914-606-6792

The need for a college education in the field of criminal justice has grown dramatically. Agencies engaged in law enforcement, the judicial process, corrections, probation, and parole have recognized the value of a college education for their employees. Individuals completing these programs are prepared to enter many law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as private sector insurance and security technology companies.

In addition to courses in the areas of specialization, the two options—Corrections and Police—include extensive course work in the social and behavioral sciences which provides the student with an opportunity to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate degree program upon graduation. Transfer agreements exist between Westchester Community College and four-year colleges in the region.

Full-time students can complete the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree in two years. Police and corrections officers attending on a part-time basis may select an appropriate credit load each semester until the degree requirements are completed. Elective courses in either curriculum may be selected from police, corrections, social science, behavioral science, mathematics, science, arts or humanities courses. All students will be guided by faculty and counselors in appropriate course selection and sequences.

 

Core Requirements - Credit Hours: 29-31


Degree Requirement Note(s)


* Before taking the Criminal Justice Seminar, students should complete a minimum of 45 credits, which should include CJ 111, CJ 101, and COR 103B.

Minimum Total Credits: 64


Advisement Guide: The Advisement Guide provides important information to students about how best to complete this degree, including a semester-by-semester breakdown of how best to complete the required classes. Click here for the Advisement Guide’s 4-Semester Plan .

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