Program Summary
CRIMINAL JUSTICE - Associate in Arts
2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2016, 2016 - 2017, 2017 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2020, 2020 - 2021, 2021 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 - 2025
The Criminal Justice Program provides students with the tools to be academically successful, develop critical thinking skills and expertise by offering a dynamic and diverse curriculum. The Program studies the components, objectives and legal underpinnings of the criminal justice system. The public and social policy implications associated with operating the criminal justice system are also explored. The Program prepares students for careers in the administration of justice field including, law enforcement, investigations, corrections, private security, law and juvenile justice.
Career Opportunities
Required Courses (26 credits)
Units: 26.0
Students must pass all classes with a grade of “C” or better.
A minimum of 12 credits in Criminal Justice must be earned at Cuesta College.
CJ 202
INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
3.0
CJ 204
PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
3.0
CJ 206
CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL LAW
3.0
CJ 208
LEGAL ASPECTS OF EVIDENCE
3.0
CJ 210
PRINCIPLES OF INVESTIGATION
3.0
CJ 213
PATROL PROCEDURES
3.0
CJ 224
COMMUNITY, DIVERSITY AND THE JUSTICE SYSTEM
3.0
CJ 226
INVESTIGATIVE REPORT WRITING
2.0
CJ 228
INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS
3.0
Total: 26.0
Program Outcomes
Identify the objectives and components of the criminal justice system.
Student self assessment survey
Describe the application of criminal laws in California
Student self assessment survey
Describe the application of the rules of criminal procedure and evidence in the administration of justice.
Student self assessment survey
Identify ethical and multicultural issues related to the criminal justice system.
Student self assessment survey
Understand and apply the basic principles of a criminal investigation.
Student self assessment survey
State the procedures which ensure effective police operations.
Student self assessment survey
Identify the objectives and components of the correctional system including types of post release supervision.
Student self assessment survey
Author a complete and accurate investigative report.
Student self assessment survey