Outcomes
Explain the structure of the criminal justice system in terms of its major components.
Describe the nature of the rule law, and describe its purpose in democratic societies.
Understanding the role of human behavior and diversity in relation to offending, victimization, and respondig to crime.
Describe the nature of due process and specific constitutional amendments on which due process guarantees are based.
Identify and explain the roles of the various professional members in the criminal justice system.
Describe the goals of contemporary criminal sentencing.
Explain the similarities and differences between the juvenile and adult systems of justice.
List the various categories of theoretical approaches used to explain crime.
Program Overview
The Law Enforcement curriculum is designed to meet the needs of two groups of students: those who plan to work with public or private agencies concerned with maintaining public safety and those already employed by law enforcement agencies who wish to update skills and knowledge. KCC also offers a Criminal Justice transfer program. Students should see the criminal justice/law enforcement coordinator to determine which program best suits their needs. Law Enforcement graduates are generally prepared to enter law enforcement programs at selected colleges and universities with junior status.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| LAWF 1513 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1613 | Police Operations & Services | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1713 | Basic Criminal Law | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1723 | Criminal Evidence & Procedures | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1733 | Criminal Investigation | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1753 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2513 | Criminology | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2623 | Organization & Administration | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2713 | Community-Oriented Policing | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2723 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
General education
Choose two
Electives
| Electives | 16 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Choose from any elective area or LAWF prefix. Note: A maximum of two (2) credit hours can come from physical education activity courses.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Suggested Course Sequence
Fall semester
| ENGL 1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1513 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 1613 | Police Operations & Services | 3 Credits |
| PSYC 1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 4 Credits |
Spring semester
Fall semester
| LAWF 1723 | Criminal Evidence & Procedures | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2513 | Criminology | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2723 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 Credits |
| COMM 1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 4 Credits |
Spring semester
| LAWF 1733 | Criminal Investigation | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2623 | Organization & Administration | 3 Credits |
| LAWF 2713 | Community-Oriented Policing | 3 Credits |
| SOCY 2513 | Sociology | 3 Credits |
| Electives | 4 Credits |
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