Program Outcomes - (HC15)

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 structure and functions of the American Criminal Justice System.
3. Explain the structure of the federal and state court systems.
4. Identify the functions and services of private security.
5. Explain the computer crime problem.
6. Explain how institutional security may differ from other types of security.
7. Explain the various security systems in use in institutional establishments.
8. Read and explain relevant literature in the field of criminal justice.
9. Explain the problems of theft from industrial and retail establishments.
10. Explain the various security systems in use in industrial and retail establishments.
11. State the psychological theories that may explain criminal behavior.
12. Identify the major sociological theories of criminal behavior.
13. Describe and evaluate the ways in which data are collected on crimes, criminals and victims.
14. Present oral reports before a group.
15. Explain the Bill of Rights and those specific rights guaranteed by the First, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth and Fourteenth Amendments.
16. Explain some of the basic issues and problems in policing, the courts, and corrections in America today.
17. Explain the contributions of both the classical and positivist schools of criminology.
18. Show how events from early American history influenced the development of the American Criminal Justice System.
19. Explain the concept of criminal law, including its purpose as an agent of social control.
20. Define and explain the elements of: assault, sex crimes, burglary, arson, larceny, robbery and homicide.
21. List and explain some of the legal problems that may be encountered in the field of security.
22. Explain the problem of liability as it applies to the field of security.
23. Demonstrate work skills relevant to a criminal justice agency.
24. Integrate the theoretical and practical application of the Criminal Justice Program.
25. Explain the legal problems encountered in security management and supervision.
26. Explain the supervision practices used in the security field.