Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Technology, Certificate

Certificate Requirements

• CMJ 103 - Police Operations (3 Credits)
• CMJ 104 - Criminal Law (3 Credits)
• CMJ 152 - Law Enforcement and the Community (3 Credits)
• CMJ 202 - Preliminary Investigation and Reports (3 Credits) *
• CMJ 251 - Criminal Investigation (3 Credits)
• CMJ 252 - Traffic and Public Safety (3 Credits)
• CMJ 260 - Criminal Justice Field Experience (2 Credits) *
• PHE 106 - Integrated Health and Fitness (3 Credits)
• SDV 100 - Fundamentals of College Study (1 Credit)

Symbol(s)

* This course has a prerequisite.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

1. Differentiate the institutions, laws and theories that comprise the U.S. legal system;
2. Apply investigative principles and techniques used in the field of criminal investigation;
3. Explain the nature and causes of crime and victimization;
4. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills that are used with a range of client populations, colleagues and members of the community;
5. Explain the importance of practicing safe and ethical behavior while managing police operations, investigations and public safety; and
6. Demonstrate competence with objectives of the Maryland Police Training Commission (ESCJA graduates).