Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Certificate

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40 Credits

This short-term certificate is designed to be completed in two or three quarters and includes an introduction to the criminal justice system and a more focused examination of current trends and practices in policing. Students who earn the certificate may find employment opportunities with local law enforcement agencies.

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

Program Website:

Criminal Justice | https://www.greenriver.edu/students/academics/degrees-programs/criminal-justice/

Gainful Employment

Find important information about educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended these programs at https://www.greenriver.edu/consumer-information/gainful-employment-information/criminal-justice-law-enforcement/

Requirements

CJ& 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 5
CJ& 105 - Introduction to Corrections Credits: 5
CJ& 110 - Criminal Law Credits: 5
CJ 200 - Individual Rights in Criminal Justice Credits: 5
CJ 205 - Criminal Evidence Credits: 5
CJ 220 - Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice Credits: 5
CJ 236 - Policing Credits: 5
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I Credits: 5

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

BTAC 100 - Fundamentals of Computers Credits: 5
BTAC 140 - Records Management 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 above in all classes.

Last Revised

7/1/2016