Santa Ana College: Degrees and Certificates for 2006-2007
Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice associate degree curriculum is
designed to provide students with a solid base for additional study at a
four-year institution and for entry level employment in federal, state, local
or private criminal justice agencies. Completion of the law enforcement
certificate program exceeds the minimum P.O.S.T. requirements for entry level
employment as peace officers. Completion of course requirements listed for the
law enforcement reserve officer provides students with the knowledge and skills
in excess of those required by the California Commission on P.O.S.T. for entry
level service as a reserve officer. The Law Enforcement Custody and Advanced
Officer course offerings are designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge
required for employed peace officers as well as to provide knowledge and skills
based on new legal and/or judicial rulings.
Corrections Officer Certificate Program (SAC 1696)
| Course | Units |
| Criminal Justice 048, Writing Skills for Criminal Justice Personnel | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 101, Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 102, Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 103, Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 105, Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
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TOTAL | 15 |
An additional 12 units will be awarded for completion of
the basic correctional officer’s academy which is attended after employment
with the California Department of Corrections.
Criminal Justice Option Degree (SAC 0617)
(Formerly: Law Enforcement Option Degree SAC 0607)
Major requirements for the associate in arts degree:
| Course | Units |
| Criminal Justice 048, Writing Skills for Criminal Justice Personnel | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 101, Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 103, Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 105, Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 107, Principles & Procedures in the | 3 |
| Criminal Justice System | |
| Criminal Justice 109, Community Interaction | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 205, Criminal Investigation Principles | 3 |
| Select 6 units from the following: | |
| Criminal Justice 102, Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 106, Coroner Death Investigation | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 108, Crime Scene Investigation | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 209, Organized Crime | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 220, Juvenile Delinquency & Control | 3 |
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TOTAL | 27 |
Completion of Criminal Justice Academies 100, Basic
Police Academy, will satisfy the requirements in lieu of the above 6 units of
electives. All students must complete the basic seven course core curriculum to
qualify for the degree.
Law Enforcement Option Certificate (SAC 0592)
Major requirements for the certificate:
| Course | Units |
| Criminal Justice Academies 010, Pre-Employment Preparation for | 1 |
| Law Enforcement | |
| Criminal Justice Academies 100, Basic Police Academy | 24 |
| Criminal Justice 101, Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 103, Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 105, Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 107, Principles & Procedures in the | 3 |
| Criminal Justice System | |
| Criminal Justice 109, Community Interaction | 3 |
Law Enforcement Custody Option Certificate (SAC 0096)
Requirements for the certificate:
| Course | Units |
| Criminal Justice Academies 059, Supervision | 2 |
| Criminal Justice 095, Drug Use & Identification | 2 |
| Criminal Justice 101, Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 102, Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 103, Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 107, Principles & Procedures in the | 3 |
| Criminal Justice System | |
| Criminal Justice 220, Juvenile Delinquency & Control | 3 |
Recommended electives: Criminal Justice Academies 021, *N26, 060, 066, 068, 070, 071,083.
*Courses which have an “N” preceding the number may be
required for the major, but are not applicable to the 60 units required for the
degree.
Law Enforcement Reserve Officer Option
Certificate (SAC 0097)
Requirements for the certificate:
| Course | Units |
| Criminal Justice Academies 021, P.C. 832 Laws of Arrest | 1 |
| Criminal Justice Academies 040, Level II Reserve Academy | 6 |
| Criminal Justice Academies 048, Writing Skills for | 3 |
| Law Enforcement Personnel | |
| Criminal Justice Academies 098, Level III Reserve Academy | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 101, Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 103, Concepts of Criminal Law | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 105, Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 107, Principles & Procedures in the | 3 |
| Criminal Justice System | |
| Criminal Justice 109, Community Interaction | 3 |
Recommended electives: Criminal Justice Academies 021A, 029, 033A,056.
Law Enforcement Advanced Officer Option
Certificate (SAC 0098)
Major requirements for the certificate:
| Course | Units |
| Criminal Justice Academies 044, Advanced Officer Patrol | 0.5 |
| Criminal Justice Academies 047, Homicide Investigation | 1 |
| Criminal Justice Academies 059, Supervision | 2 |
| Criminal Justice Academies 070, H&S 11550 Under the Influence | 0.5 |
| of Controlled Substances | |
| Criminal Justice 105, Legal Aspects of Evidence | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 107, Principles & Procedures in the | 3 |
| Criminal Justice System | |
| Criminal Justice 109, Community Interaction | 3 |
| Criminal Justice 209, Organized Crime | 3 |
Recommended electives: Criminal Justice Academies 002A. 005,
005A, 006, 007, 008, 009, 009A, 010A, 017, *N25, 032, 033, 034, 035, 037, 039,
042, 049, 051, 064, 066, 075, 075A, 077, *N81, 082, 085, 086, 087, 088,098.
*Courses which have an “N” preceding the number may be
required for the major, but are not applicable to the 60 units required for the
degree.
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