Associate of Science
with an emphasis in Criminal Justice Administration
Catalog 2009-2010
MHCC Faculty Advisor:
Chris Gorsek Ph.D.: 503-491-7321 - Room AC 2674 Chris.Gorsek@mhcc.edu
This curriculum is recommended for students interested in studying criminal justice at MHCC and earning an Associate of Science degree. Courses provide students with knowledge about the nature and causes of crime and delinquency, law and the legal system in American society, and the decision-making processes of criminal justice agencies. A criminal justice major is broadly educated and also provided with courses that directly apply to careers in law and the justice system. Students may also choose to earn an MHCC AA/OT degree and select, as electives, criminal justice administration (CJA) courses.
Curricular Outcomes
At the completion of this curriculum, the student should be able to:
- explain how the criminal justice system functions as well as how it fits into the overall society of the US
- compare and contrast the various theories of why people offend
- compare and contrast the structure and function of the federal and state court system
- compare and contrast the various goals of punishment
- explain the value of prison treatment programs.
Students may transfer to institutions within the Oregon University System. These institutions may require different courses within the various areas of General Education requirements. Students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university after MHCC should consult with the institution they will be attending, the faculty adviser, and/or the MHCC Academic Advising and Transfer Center.
| First Quarter |
Cr |
| CJA111 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement |
3 |
| MTH111 |
Pre-Calculus I: Elementary Functions |
5 |
| WR121 |
English Composition |
3 |
| |
Humanities requirement1 |
3-4 |
| |
Advisor approved elective |
3 |
| 17-18 |
| Second Quarter |
|
| CJA112 |
Introduction. to Criminal Justice: The Court System |
3 |
| CJA201 |
Criminal Justice in a Diverse Society |
3 |
| CJA280 |
Cooperative Work Experience - Criminal Justice |
3 |
| WR122 |
English Composition: Critical Thinking |
3 |
| |
Advisor approved elective |
6 |
| 18 |
| Third Quarter |
|
| CJA113 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice: The Corrections System |
3 |
| CJA219 |
Introduction to Community Policing |
3 |
| GEOG107 |
Introduction to Cultural Geography |
3 |
| SP111 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
3 |
| |
Health and Physical Education requirement1 |
3 |
| 15 |
| Fourth Quarter |
|
| CJA211 |
Introduction to Criminal Law: Fundamentals |
3 |
| CJA230 |
Juvenile Crime and the Juvenile Justice Process |
3 |
| CIS120L |
Computer Concepts Lab I
|
1 |
| PSY201 |
General Psychology |
4 |
| |
Science/Math/Computer Science requirement1 |
3 |
| |
Adviser approved elective |
3 |
| 17 |
| Fifth Quarter |
|
| CJA212 |
Introduction to Criminal Law: Criminal Justice Procedure
|
3 |
| CJA214 |
Introduction to Criminal Investigation
|
3 |
| PHL202 |
Fundamental Ethics
|
4 |
| PSY239 |
Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
|
3 |
| |
Advisor approved elective |
3 |
|
16 |
| Sixth Quarter |
|
| CJA123 |
Exploring Contemporary Issues In Criminal Justice
|
3 |
| CJA213 |
Introduction to Evidence |
3 |
| CJA219 |
Introduction. to Community Policing
|
3 |
CJA270
GEOG270
|
Geography of Crime |
3 |
| WR227 |
Technical Report Writing
|
3 |
| |
Science/Math/Computer Science requirement1 |
6 |
|
18 |
1 Refer to Associate of Science degree requirements, page 11-12 of the printed catalog.
Advisor Approved Electives:
ANTH103 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
GEOG106 Introduction to World Regional Geography
PS201 American Government
PSY202 General Psychology
PSY203 General Psychology
PSY216 Social Psychology
SOC204 General Sociology
SOC205 General Sociology
SOC206 General Sociology
SOC213 Race Relations in the United States
SOC225 Social Issues
SP115 Introduction to Intercultural Communication
Transfer Schools' Web Links
Portland State University - http://www.hatfieldschool.pdx.edu/CCJ/index.php
Western Oregon University - http://www.wou.edu/las/socsci/cj/
Southern Oregon University - http://www.sou.edu/overview/Criminology.html
Disclaimer
This information is meant to serve as a general guide for students intending to major in Criminal Justice Administration. Specific requirements for transfer will vary from school to school. It is the student's responsibility to contact their four-year transfer school to confirm specific admission requirements.
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