/CriminalJusticeTech

2011-12

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Criminal Justice Technology Articulated A.S. to B.S. Career Path

Set Yourself Up for a Great Career

Potential Careers

To a great extent, the safety, order and freedom of our democratic society depends on our criminal justice professionals.

These are the men and women who spend the majority of their time providing a variety of services to their communities. The complexity of today’s diverse communities demands more than ever that criminal justice professionals are broadly educated and highly trained. Valencia’s Criminal Justice Technology program is designed to provide the best possible education for students preparing for challenging and rewarding careers in law enforcement, corrections, private/industry security, and other criminal justice fields. It offers a broad background in the history and philosophy of criminal justice; the organization, management and operation of modern criminal justice agencies; the social, psychological, and cultural aspects of society; and the laws impacting criminal justice functions.

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Mr. James McDonald Program Chair

East Campus: 407-582-2697 jmcdonald4@valenciacollege.edu

Note: Regardless of any degree work completed, in order to be a sworn law enforcement or corrections officer in the state of Florida, you must successfully complete a state certified training academy program such as those offered by the Criminal Justice Institute and pass the state examination.

Ms. Kathy Fedell Career Program Advisor

East Campus: 407-582-2388 kfedell@valenciacollege.edu

For a Jump Start on Your Career…

Take the fast track to reaching your career goals with one of our certificate programs below. These certificate programs are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for immediate employment or to upgrade your skills for job advancement. Most can be completed in one year or less, and all of the courses in the certificate programs can be applied towards the A.S. degree.

Police Officer Security Officer Criminal Justice Administrator Detective and Investigator Loss Prevention Specialist

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Deputy Sheriff Crime Analyst Law Enforcement Officer Correctional Officer Emergency Communications Specialist

Potential Earnings For salary and wage information, visit: http://floridawages.com/

Contacts Prospective Students: Contact Enrollment Services at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu

or call 407-582-1507.

Current Students:

A.S. to Bachelor’s Degree Career Path…

Did you know that all of Valencia’s A.S. degree programs will transfer into the Bachelor’s of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree at UCF’s regional campuses, as well as other universities? For more information about specific locations and requirements, visit: regionalcampuses.ucf.edu/program/applied-science/ Students may also transfer to any college with a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice through a statewide agreement.

• Criminal Justice Technology Specialist (24 credits)

Internship & Workforce Services Credit for Industry Certification/Licensure If you have earned your certification as a Correctional Officer, Law Enforcement Officer or Probation/Parole Officer, you may be eligible to receive credits toward your A.S. degree. For more information, visit: valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/credit_alternative.cfm Receive updates about the program and connect with other students at: facebook.com/CriminalJustice ©2011 Valencia College ASP032911-08

If you need assistance with job resources or in locating an internship, please contact one of the individuals below: Vertrilla Hunt, East Campus: 407-582-2726 Carmen Diaz, West Campus: 407-582-1034 Matthew Abalos, Osceola Campus: 407-582-4196 For more information, visit: valenciacollege.edu/internship

Drafting and Criminal Justice Design Technology Technology Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Science Degree (Articulated A.S. to B.S. Career Path) The Criminal Justice degree program offers the student a broad background in the history, philosophy, organization, management and operation of the criminal justice system. It is designed for students who seek immediate employment in the field of criminal justice and/or who decide to utilize this Articulated A.S. to B.S. Career Path to transfer to any Florida public university as a junior to complete a four-year Bachelor’s of Science degree in Criminal Justice.

Program Outcomes • Apply knowledge of criminal law, constitutional law, and juvenile law to criminal scenarios.

• Communicate criminal justice concepts through oral and written formats.

• Analyze life long ethical and professional responsibilities of criminal justice personnel in the administration of justice.

• Examine the interaction between police organizations, the courts, corrections, and the community in the administration of justice.

• Select the appropriate techniques and practices common to particular types of criminal investigations.

FOUNDATION COURSES Course

This program prepares students to work in law enforcement, corrections, private/industry security and other criminal justice fields. It is also beneficial to professionals seeking incentive benefits or career enhancement. In addition, this program can be useful as a first step toward a career in other legal or public service careers. Successful completion of a state-certified training academy and state examination is required to be a sworn law enforcement or corrections officer in the State of Florida regardless of any degree work which may have been completed.

Graduates of specific programs at TECO may be eligible for the award of credit in specific courses in this program. For information and requirements, visit the Valencia Web site at valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/tec/cfm to view the Criminal Justice articulation agreement. Eligible students should contact the related academic department and/or career program advisor at Valencia for the award of credit.

Students who have successfully completed a state-certified training academy such as Valencia’s Criminal Justice Institute and passed a recognized state certification exam for Law Enforcement Officer, Corrections Officer or Probation/Parole Officer, may also be eligible to receive credit for certain courses in this program. For information and requirements, visit the Valencia Web site at valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/tech.cfm to view the Alternative Award of Credit agreement and complete a request form. To have the credit awarded, students should bring the required documentation to the Dean’s academic department for verification and approval.

Students are strongly encouraged to consult a career program advisor in the department office for assistance in determining the best education plan for their career goals.

CCJ 1020 CCJ 1010 CJE 2140 CJE 2003 CJC 2000 +* ENC 1101 ^ PSY 1012 SYG 2000

Title

Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminology Introduction to Security Career Choices in Criminal Justice Introduction to Corrections Freshman Composition I General Psychology or Introductory Sociology Criminal Justice Technology Elective Total Credits

3 3 3 1 3 3

3 3 22

INTERMEDIATE COURSES Course

* CCJ 2452 CJE 2600 CJL 2102 * CJE 2000 CJL 2100 SPC 1608 +* Mathematics

Title

Criminal Justice Administration Criminal Investigation Criminal Evidence and Procedures Policing Systems and Procedures Criminal Law Fundamentals of Speech 2 See Gen. Ed. Requirement (GR) Criminal Justice Technology Elective 1 Elective(s) Total Credits

Credits

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 27

ADVANCED COURSES Course

Title

CJJ2001 Science Humanities

Juvenile Justice Systems 3 See Gen. Ed. Requirement 4 See Gen. Ed. Requirement 1 Elective(s) Criminal Justice Technology Elective Total Credits Total Degree Credits

Students wishing to transfer any credits from this program to another institution must accept responsibility for securing approval from the transfer institution.

Although scheduling may not always provide for the following progression of courses, students should use the foundation, intermediate and advanced course sequence as a guide in program planning. This is found at valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/crim_jus/ps.cfm All degree-seeking students must satisfy entry testing requirements and satisfactorily complete all Mandatory Courses in reading, student success, mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes in which the student is placed.

Credits

Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus. + This course must be completed with a grade of C or better. * This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.

Credits

3 3 3 3 3 15 64

Drafting and Criminal Justice Design Technology Technology Homeland Security Specialization

All specialized program courses are offered on the East Campus; some specialized courses are offered at other locations.

Program Outcomes:

General education courses are in bold print in the course listing.

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Differentiate between ethical and unethical attitudes and actions regarding execution of homeland security practices.

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Communicate homeland security concepts through oral and written formats.

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Identify security threats that affect border and transportation systems.

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Describe the foundation and goals for security.

Students who are interested in pursuing this specialization should take the three courses below as their recommended electives.

Course

DSC 1006 * DSC 2242 * DSC 2590

Title

Introduction to Homeland Security Transportation and Border Security Intelligence Analysis and Security Management Total Credits

Credits

3 3 3 9

CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY ELECTIVES: Course

CJE 2160 CJC 2162 * CCJ 2941 CCJ 2930 CGS 1060 CGS 2100 CCJ 2022 OST 1335 * ENC 1102 * CLP 2140 * PSY 2050 HSC 1400 SPN Prefix ASL 2140 DSC 1006 * DSC 2242 * DSC 2590

Title

Credits

Multicultural Law Enforcement 3 Community Corrections 3 Internship Exploration/Field Observation in Criminal Justice 1-3 Selected Topics in Criminal Justice 3-9 Introduction to Computers or Computer Fundamentals and Applications 3 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice 3 Business Communications 3 Freshmen Composition II 3 Abnormal Psychology 3 Survey of Forensics Psychology 3 First Aid/CPR 3 See Spanish Listings 3-4 American Sign Language 4 Introduction to Homeland Security 3 Transportation and Border Security 3 Intelligence Analysis and Security Management 3

NOTES: 1 Recommended Electives include SLS 1122 Student Success, 2 Students planning to transfer to UCF should select from these math

courses MGF 1106, MAC 1105, MAC 1114, MAC 2233, MAC 2311, MAC 2312, MAC 2313, AND STA 2023.

3 Students planning to transfer to UCF should select from these science

courses AST 1002, CHM 1020, PHY 1053C, PSC 1020C, BSC 1005, BSC 1050, BSC 1010C, AND GLY 1001.

4 Students planning to transfer to UCF should select from these humanities courses EUH 2000, EUH 2001, ARH 2050, ARH 2051, LIT 2110, LIT 2120, MUL 1010, PHI 2010, REL 2000, and THE 1020.

Several Florida public and private universities provide opportunities, in addition to the Articulated A.S. to B.S. transfer option, for A.S. degree graduates to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Information on some of these transfer options, including UCF’s Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degree, may be found at valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/tech.cfm.

Students who want to continue their education should contact their university of choice for acceptance of this degree. ^For students who are interested in pursuing UCF’s B.A.S. degree, 36 credit hours of general education courses will be required. Students will also have to fulfill the state’s foreign language requirement, which is two years of the same high school foreign language or two semesters of the same college-level foreign language. It is also recommended that those students take PSY1012 General Psychology rather than SYG 2000 Introductory Sociology.

Criminal Justice Technology Specialist Technical Certificate This certificate is intended for students interested in working in a support capacity within criminal justice organizations or in the private security field. Students will develop a broad-base of knowledge that includes a basic understanding of criminal evidence and procedures, and an overview of the criminal justice system and related administrative concerns. Other topics will cover issues related to private security, juvenile justice systems, and adult correctional systems. Students will develop specific skills in business communications and learn basic computer fundamentals and applications necessary to contribute in a support role with a criminal justice or private security organization.

Program Outcomes: • • • • •

Apply knowldege of criminal law, constitutional law, and juvenile law to criminal scenarios.

Communicate criminal justice concepts through oral and written formats.

Analyze life-long ethical and professional responsibilities of criminal justice personnel in the administration of justice.

Examine the interaction between police organizations, the courts, corrections, and the community in the adminstration of justice.

Select the appropriate techniques and practices common to particular types of criminal investigations.

Course

CCJ 1020 * CCJ 2452 CGS 2100 CJE 2140 CJJ 2001 CJL 2102 CJL 2162 OST 1335

Title

Credits

Introduction to Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Administration Computer Fundamentals and Application Introduction to Security Juvenile Justice Systems Criminal Evidence and Procedures Community Corrections Business Communications Total Certificate Credits

Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus. + This course must be completed with a grade of C or better. * This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 24