The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the function of criminal justice systems and operations in societies. Courses will focus on the judicial processes, corrections, and security services in local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The Pre-Criminal Justice programs are designed for students who wish to transfer to a four year institution to pursue a baccalaureate degree or have chosen a career in criminal justice.
Criminal Justice studies offer a variety of program options for students who wish to transfer to four year institutions or enter the workforce prior to graduation.
Associate in Arts (A.A.) programs require 44 hours of general education core coursework as well as 21 hours of additional studies to prepare students to continue their education at a four-year institution and/or enter the workplace immediately upon graduation.
Students in the A.A. program should contact the four-year institution to which they intend to transfer for assistance in deciding which courses at Southeastern are most appropriate for their major.
Students who complete the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program may choose to transfer some credits to selected colleges and universities for further study and/or pursue employment opportunities.
Vocational diploma programs are designed specifically for those who wish to enter a trade prior to completing an associate degree and may be completed in as little as three semesters by non-developmental students on a full-time basis.
Certificate programs train men and women for immediate employment and may be completed in as few as one or two semesters on a full-time or part-time basis.
Students should consult with their advisors to help plan a program of study to complete program course work and fulfill the minimum general education competency requirements that must be met prior to graduation from the chosen program of study.
Students will have a foundation for lifelong learning in criminal justice and related fields. Depending upon which program of study is completed, graduates may be prepared for further studies at four year institutions or qualified for a variety of employment opportunities in local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields as police officers, deputy sheriffs, county detention officers, state troopers, intensive probation/parole surveillance officers, correctional officers, and loss prevention specialists.
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ACA 115 Success & Study Skills
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers
CJC 111 Intro to Criminal Justice
CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operations
CJC 141 Corrections
Lead Instructor: Jody Taylor