Criminal Justice -Corrections Certificate of Proficiency

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40 Credits

Terrific career opportunities are available to those seeking employment in federal, state and local correctional facilities. The Seattle area is home to the King County Detention facility SCORE, and other federal correctional facilities. Job potential with local correctional agencies exists for Green River students, though job placement is not guaranteed.

Contact: Mary Jane Swenson, ext. 4387 - mjswenson@greenriver.edu

Requirements

CJ& 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 5
CJ& 105 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: 5
CJ& 110 - Criminal Law Credits: 5
or
CJ 205 - Criminal Evidence Credits: 5
CJ 200 - Individual Rights in Criminal Justice Credits: 5
CJ 220 - Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice Credits: 5
CJ 236 - Community Oriented Policing Credits: 5
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5
SOC 215 - Survey of Criminology Credits: 5

To enhance the student’s preparation for future employment, the following are recommended:

BTAC 100 - Fundamentals of Computers Credits: 5
CJ 177 - Criminal Justice Work Experience 1 Credits: 1-5
CJ 178 - Criminal Justice Work Experience 2 Credits: 1-5
CJ 179 - Criminal Justice Work Experience 3 Credits: 1-5
COOP 171 - Work Experience Seminar Credits: 1

Notes

Students must attain a grade of 2.0 or higher in all CJ classes.