Criminal Justice: Forensics & Technology

Law enforcement and corrections are among the fastest growing career fields in America, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. A range of job opportunities awaits graduates as America becomes a more security-conscious society. This program encourages a comprehensive understanding of the nature of crime and the goals of the criminal justice system. Students are introduced to organizations, occupations, and regulations that govern the criminal justice system. The program prepares students to enter a specific criminal justice field or continue their studies at a four-year college/university. Two themes are critical throughout the program: leadership and ethics.

• Students who have completed the program should be able to:
• Identify the role of forensics
• Identify the role of each component of the US criminal justice system Demonstrate knowledge of the U.S. Constitution and the constitutional implication of the criminal procedure in the U.S. as applied to arrest, use of force, and search and seizure
• Identify the moral, ethical, and legal obligations of criminal justice professionals Recognize the roles of various criminal justice professions
• Locate, retrieve, and critically evaluate information and information sources related to the profession