Program Outcomes - (HC14)

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. Present a well written investigative report and any other accompanying documents when given a set of circumstances and occurrences.
2. Explain the basic criminal justice structure and functions of the American Criminal Justice System.
3. Explain the structure of the federal and state court systems.
4. Explain how state and local law enforcement agencies originated in the United States and how they currently function.
5. Identify the areas that establish a police officer’s authority to arrest.
6. Explain the concept of victim’s rights.
7. Explain how a criminal selects a victim.
8. Explain what effects the social conditions in the United States have upon the criminal justice system.
9. Read and explain relevant literature in the field of criminal justice.
10. Demonstrate the various investigation methods of taking written statements and confessions.
11. Define the term investigation and the objectives of a criminal investigation.
12. State the psychological theories that may explain criminal behavior.
13. Identify the major sociological theories of criminal behavior.
14. Describe and evaluate the ways in which data are collected on crimes, criminals and victims.
15. Present oral reports before a group.
16. Explain the Bill of Rights and those specific rights guaranteed by the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments.
17. Explain some of the basic issues and problems in policing, the courts, and corrections in America today.
18. Explain the contributions of both the classical and positivist schools of criminology.
19. Show how events from early American history influenced the development of the American Criminal Justice System.
20. Explain the concept of criminal law, including its purpose as an agent of social control.
21. Define and explain the elements of: assault, sex crimes, burglary, arson, larceny, robbery and homicide.
22. List and explain the constitutional law relevant to Supreme Court cases regarding search and seizure.
23. List and explain the Miranda Warnings.
24. Demonstrate work skills relevant to a criminal justice agency.
25. Integrate the theoretical and practical application of the Criminal Justice Program.
26. Explain the corruption hazards faced by law enforcement officers.
27. Recite and explain the Law Enforcement Officers’ Code of Ethics.