Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice curriculum is dedicated to provide the theoretical, practical and professional knowledge needed in today's environment to be successful in the fields of policing, corrections, courts, probation, parole, private security and related service careers. Emphasis is placed on preparing the student for the professional workplace or continued studies in a four-year institution. The curriculum is designed to provide the student with expert instruction on the most current trends, policies and practices in the field.

Graduates of a New Jersey police academy may be eligible for up to 18 credits toward the Criminal Justice, Associate in Science degree. Graduates of a New Jersey Corrections Academy may be eligible for up to 15 credits toward the Criminal Justice, A.S. degree. Graduates of a New Jersey Fire Academy may be eligible for up to 12 credits toward the Criminal Justice, A.S. degree. 

Five Academic/Career Tracks have been developed to guide Program elective course selection and accommodate specific academic and career paths:

Corrections Track

Policing Track

Law Enforcement Technologies Track

Homeland Security Track

Fire Safety Track

For more program information, contact faculty advisor, Dean Wyks.

Upon Completion of this program students will be able to:

• Describe the criminal justice system and the role of each agency within the system;
• Demonstrate sensitivity for the problems of people in today’s complex, changing society, including empathy for social justice and equity issues;
• Employ critical thinking skills in problem solving, including consideration of alternative solutions in the field;
• Articulate the moral and ethical obligations and responsibilities of the criminal justice system.

Recommended sequence of courses: