Brandon James Hoover, J.D., Program Director
Technology 206
301-784-5300
https://allegany.edu/criminal-justice/index.html
This certificate program is designed for persons employed in criminal justice, law
enforcement and corrections and for those desiring to prepare for employment in those
agencies. This program will give students an opportunity to pursue initial study in
their field of occupational interest, to set an academic goal, and will still allow
for continuation toward an Associate of Applied Science degree or a Bachelor's of
Science degree in Criminal Justice.
Completion of below courses will qualify a student to apply for a Certificate in Criminal
Justice.
Required Criminal Justice Courses
| CRIM-101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
| CRIM-102 | Administration of Criminal Justice |
| CRIM-103 |
Criminal Law |
| CRIM-104 or CRIM-106 |
Criminal Evidence and Procedure or Introduction to Corrections |
| CRIM-115 | Juvenile Justice |
| CRIM-203 or CRIM-208 or CRIM-210 |
Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice or Interpersonal Communications in Criminal Justice or Advanced Policing |
Required General Courses
| ENG-101 |
English Composition I |
| ENG-102 or ENG-103 or ENG-112 |
English Composition II or Introduction to Literature or Business and Technical Communication |
| POSC-101 | American National Government |
| PSYC-101 | General Psychology |
| SOC-101 | Introduction to Sociology |
Required Elective Courses
Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.
Mathematic Elective - 3 credit
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ONE-YEAR CAREER PROGRAM
PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
| FIRST SEMESTER | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice 101 (Introduction to Criminal Justice) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 103 (Criminal Law) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 115 (Juvenile Justice) | 3 |
| English 101 (English Composition I) | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 |
| Sociology 101 (Introduction to Sociology) | 3 |
| Total: | 18 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| Criminal Justice 102 (Administration of Criminal Justice) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 104 or 106 (Criminal Evidence and Procedure or Introduction to Corrections) | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 203, 208, or 210 (Ethics and Leadership in Criminal Justice, Interpersonal Communications in Criminal Justice or Advanced Policing) | 3 |
| English 102, 103, or 112 (English Composition II, Introduction to Literature, or Business and Technical Communication) | 3 |
| Political Science 101 (American National Government) | 3 |
| Psychology 101 (General Psychology) | 3 |
| Total: | 18 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
