Criminal Justice Degree – Corrections Concentration (CJCD), Criminal Justice – Degree Corrections Concentration (CJCD), and Law Enforcement Certificate (CJLC)—continued
Program Competencies for CJCD and CJL
Technical Standards* for CJLC, CJCD, and CJL
Upon graduation from these programs, students shall have demonstrated the ability to:
* For general information about technical standards and accommodation, see page 67.
1. 2. 3. 4.
5. 6. 7.
Apply skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level positions and/or continued study in criminal justice or related fields. Explain the basic concepts, operations, and services of the primary agencies that make up the criminal justice system. Analyze theoretical perspectives on criminality and social deviance, and identify specific crime typologies and offender profiles. Demonstrate proficiency in identification and explanation of Constitutional processes, substantive law content, and application of appropriate techniques in the investigation, apprehension, prosecution, adjudication, punishment, and rehabilitation of criminal offenders. Demonstrate essential skills including reading, writing, communications, critical thinking, reasoning, and knowledge and use of terminology of a criminal justice professional. Analyze current issues facing the criminal justice system and ethical choices confronting criminal justice practitioners. Analyze career opportunities and assess skills and abilities in relationship to specific positions.
Students entering these programs must be able to demonstrate the ability to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Comprehend textbook material at the 11th grade level. Communicate and assimilate information in either printed, signed, or computer voice format. Gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from data. Observe, investigate, make appropriate determinations at mock crime scenes, and problem solve. Function as a team leader, including giving directions and providing advocacy. Maintain cleanliness and personal grooming consistent with close personal contact. Learn to operate a computer, with or without adaptation
106 MWCC 2011-2012 College Catalog & Student Handbook