Criminal Justice AS

Students who complete this program earn an Associate in Science degree. The Criminal Justice program is designed to offer an educational experience for criminal justice practitioners, individuals seeking employment in the field, and concerned citizens wishing to become better informed about the administration of justice. Graduates can expect their college studies to prepare them to go on to baccalaureate studies or to accept employment related to criminal justice.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of the AS in Criminal Justice Degree program a student will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the overall criminal justice system in the United States, its history, development, organization, integration and procedures;
• Describe the development and sources of law in the United States, including the U.S. Constitution and constitutional applications of criminal procedure and how it’s precepts apply to the State of New York;
• Summarize theories of the nature of crime, the causes of criminal behavior and the methods of treating and preventing crime;
• Demonstrate an understanding of and a commitment to the moral, ethical, and legal obligations of criminal justice professionals with an ability to apply ethical knowledge and practices to a broad range of situations commonly faced by practitioners within the fields of criminal justice;
• Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills to formulate, present, and defend logical arguments;
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate using multiple mediums (oral & written) individually and collectively while working productively with others.