ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

This programme provides a broad understanding of the essential components of the criminal justice system. It provides an academic foundation for students who have or plan careers in various law enforcement, judicial, or correctional agencies, as well as persons who plan to attend professional schools. The degree focuses on the institutions of criminal justice, particularly the police, the court and corrections.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

5 CSEC/GCE subjects including English A. Qualification in certain specific subjects or work experience in the case of client specified programme.

STUDY OPTION

Part-time

COST

EC$275.OO per course, per semester + EC $30.00 registration fee each semester.

CORE COURSES

  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Introduction to Criminology
  • The Sociology of Deviance &
  • Crime
  • Police Organization &
  • Administration
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Organized Crime
  • The Philosophy of Work
  • Introduction to Legal Research &
  • Writing
  • Law of Evidence
  • Criminal Law
  • Comparative Criminal Justice
  • Systems
  • The Criminal Process & Code of
  • Criminal Proedures

CORE COURSES Cont’d

  • Legal Ethics
  • The Law & Institutional Treatment
  • Community Corrections
  • Juvenile Justice Administration
  • Correctional Psychology
  • Penology

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES

  • Gathering and Processing Information
  • Speech and Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Basic Spanish/French
  • Introduction to Computers
  • Caribbean Society and Culture
  • Community Service
  • Introduction to College Life