Criminal Justice Fundamentals (CT.CRJF 61254)

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The Criminal Justice Fundamentals Certificate program is a sequence of carefully selected courses that combine criminal justice theory with legal and practical applications. Upon completion of this technical certificate, students will be prepared to pursue entry-level opportunities in the criminal justice field, enhance their existing training, or continue in the degree program.

Required Core Subject Areas

CRJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
CRJ 115 - Criminal Law I Credit Hours: 3
CRJ 125 - Criminology Credit Hours: 3
CRJ 224 - Police Community Relations Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours: 12

*Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”

Completion Plan

First Semester

CRJ 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: Fall)
CRJ 115 - Criminal Law I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended terms: Fall)

Second Semester

CRJ 125 - Criminology Credit Hours: 3 (recommended term: Spring)
CRJ 224 - Police Community Relations Credit Hours: 3 (recommended term: Spring)