Criminal Justice-Police: A.A.S.

Associate in Applied Science

CIP CODE: 43.0107

This program is designed for full-time students desiring employment after two years of study. Careful planning and selection of courses is necessary to complete the program in two years. Many students take advantage of summer terms to fill general education requirements. The program also is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to transfer to a four-year degree program upon graduation from SUNY Broome Community College.The program also is designed to meet the needs of students wishing to transfer to a four-year degree program upon graduation from SUNY Broome Community College.

SEQUENCE OF COURSES: This model is a two-year course schedule for students meeting all program requirements and deciding to pursue full-time study. Schedules will be redesigned for those requiring preparatory courses or those deciding to pursue part-time study. Students placed into ENG 110S are required to take CRJ 111 before taking any other Criminal Justice course.  

Mission:

To prepare students for positions in any field of criminal justice, with a focus on law enforcement. The program is also designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year criminal justice, or related program.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will understand the main components of the criminal justice system.
2. Students will understand the purpose of the criminal justice system as it relates specifically to law enforcement.
3. Students will understand due process and the various categories of criminal law.
4. Students will understand the sociological philosophy that encompasses criminology and victimology.

Program Chairperson:

Kerry Weber
Office: Business Building, room 106
Telephone: 607 778-5008
Email:  weberkc1@sunybroome.edu