Programs
Criminal Justice Course Outline
Here are some of the courses offered in the Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science, or Bachelor Degree that can help you prepare for an exciting career in a field you love:
Specialized career-focused courses
- Theory and Politics of Terrorism
- Drugs in the Community
- Law and Evidence
- Criminal Procedure
- Core curriculum courses
College Success Skills
- Career/Portfolio Development
- General Education courses for a broad based knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Introduction to Psychology
Basic College Skills
Course Spotlight: Take a closer look at Drugs in the Community and Criminal Procedure, part of the Criminal Justice degree program at Sanford-Brown College - Vienna.
CJS220 Drugs in the Community
This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the nation’s drug policy. The course will examine drug use in the United States from a range of perspective, including historical and sociological, biological and psychological. The drug business, drug laws, and laws enforcement will also be covered along with the various types of prevention and treatment programs relevant to the criminal justice career.
CJ150 Criminal Procedure
This course is designed to help the student develop an understanding of the criminal procedure of the federal Courts and the Constitution. The course focuses on the social, political and historical evolution of criminal procedure. Edited case excerpts from cases and dissenting opinions will give the student an appreciation of the judicial philosophy behind decisions. This course will show how laws and legal institutions function in today’s society. It will also explore the potential areas of conflict between the victims of violent crime and the police, in order to establish a productive working relationship between the two.
Study Criminal Justice and start reaching your career goals at Sanford-Brown College - Vienna!
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