Becoming a Criminal Justice Officer

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1 CRIMINAL JUSTICE P o L i c e r e s e rv e a c a d e m Y 25 credits CAREER DESCRIPTION The Public Safety Department offers several programs related to a career in criminal justice. For students interested in becoming a law enforcement officer, the Police Reserve Academy provides a 320-hour program over the course of three terms. For students interested in working in the field of juvenile corrections, the one-year Juvenile Corrections Certificate Program is available. The AAS Degree in Criminal Justice is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree that provides a strong basis for employment in the field. For those students intending to proceed on to a related Bachelor s degree, the AA/OT (Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer) Degree is available with a Criminal Justice focus, as well as Associate of Science (AS) articulated transfer programs. For more information, see the following program descriptions. This is a 320-hour program designed to train police reserve officers to enter a career in law enforcement. Students interested in this program must apply to the Public Safety Department Chair prior to Term. All program participants must meet all of the following criteria: Not have been convicted by any state or by the federal government of a crime, the punishment for which could have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or state prison. Be a high school graduate or have passed the General Education Development test. Possess a valid Oregon driver s license with an acceptable driving record. This nine-month Academy program is instructed on Saturdays between early September and mid-may of each year. The classes are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each Saturday. Students are required to provide their own uniforms, equipment, and supplies. Participating law enforcement agencies in Douglas County may select candidates for their Reserve Officer Program or full-time positions from the class at any time. These classes are taught by personnel from throughout the criminal justice system in Douglas County. This program may be taken in conjunction with the AAS, AS, or AA/OT Criminal Justice Programs (see program descriptions beginning on page 37). For further information, contact the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator. PROGRAM OUTCOMES Our program overall is monitored with rubric, but the program coordinator uses several specialty areas throughout our curriculum: The physical fitness testing we administer to the students that sets the standard for all Oregon peace officers on the ORPAT test. The program physical fitness evaluations uses the US Army physical fitness test that has set standards and is adjusted by age and gender and is employed by the Oregon State Police. As the students are presented with their target goal, then tested at several points throughout the program, they are able to focus clearly on where they need to improve. Achieving the set standards for our students is the ultimate goal of our program and insures maximum hiring potential for our graduates. Lowering or easing of those standards whether for academics, physical fitness, or ethics, will not do justice to our graduates that face entry into a professional field that will not lower their standards. Continuous monitoring of all students and documentation of improvements to ensure they meet our standards and their individual goals by the end of spring term. 110 UCC CATALOG

2 Police Reserve Academy 25 Credits Recommended Sequence for Students (Students should see an advisor to customize their educational plan.) Skills Training CJ 100A 2 CR Concepts of Criminal Law CJ CR Skills Training CJ 100B 2 CR Introduction to Judicial Process CJ CR Skills Training CJ 100C 2 CR Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice CJ CR SEQUENCE Introduction to CJ CR 8 Report Writing for Criminal Justice CJ CR 9 Crisis Intervention Seminar (PRA only) CJ CR Field Operations and Patrol Procedures CJ CR 8 NOTES Please see an advisor for a degree planning worksheet for this program. CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION 111

3 CRIMINAL JUSTICE o n e-year c e rt i F i c at e: JUveniLe c o r r e c t i o n s 49 credits CAREER DESCRIPTION This statewide one-year certificate Juvenile Corrections program is specifically designed for individuals who want to work directly with juvenile offenders in various settings. These settings may include Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) as well as other public, private, and non-profit agencies/programs. As a statewide cooperative effort among several Oregon community colleges, this program is transferable among the participating schools. In addition, required courses may be applied to an AAS, AS or other 2-year degrees either as required, technical option, or elective courses. Juvenile corrections workers provide supervision, facilitate in the treatment process and crisis intervention, provide social and life skills training, maintain records and documentation, engage in support services, monitor and ensure a secure environment. The occupational outlook for juvenile corrections workers is better than average. While the certificate prepares individuals for entry-level employment, advancement in salary and responsibility may require additional education. Agencies employing certificate holders are likely to have additional job specific requirements such as age, physical abilities, drug screening, and background checks. Beginning wage for an OYA Youth Corrections Unit Coordinator is approximately $2,800 per month; however, salary and benefit packages vary greatly depending upon the employing agency and geographical location. PROGRAM OUTCOMES Graduates will be able to: Communicate effectively with youth and their families. Recognize symptoms of mental health and substance abuse issues. Identify appropriate stages of individual and family development, and symptoms of family dysfunction. Compare and contrast different criminological theories, especially as related to juvenile delinquency. Describe the juvenile corrections system and identify the intervention options and resources available. Demonstrate interactional skills in working with youth. Demonstrate familiarity with computer information systems. 112 UCC CATALOG

4 ONE-YEAR CERTIFICATE Criminal Justice, Juvenile Corrections 49 Credits Recommended Sequence for Students (Students should see an advisor to customize their educational plan.) General Psychology English Composition: Introduction to Computer Individual & PSY CR Intro to Argument Information Systems Family Development WR CR CIS CR HDFS CR 14 SEQUENCE Summer Community Resources Understanding Introduction to Algebra Juvenile Delinquency **Interpersonal HS CR Dysfunctional Families for the Trades SOC CR Communication HS CR MTH 052 (OR HIGHER) 4 CR SP CR ****Coop. Work Experience: Introduction to Introduction to Juvenile Social Problems & Issues Social Aspects of Addiction Criminal Justice Criminology Justice Systems SOC CR SOC CR CJ CR CJ CR CJ CR Introduction to Corrections Casework CJ CR ****Coop. Work Experience: Criminal Justice CJ CR NOTES Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Consultation with an advisor is critical to student s selection of courses. Please see an advisor for a degree planning worksheet for this program. * A grade of C or better must be attained in these classes. ** Meets Human Relations class requirement. *** Prerequisite: CJ 230 OR CJ 261 OR Instructor Approval **** CWE must be in juvenile-related settings. CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION 113

5 CRIMINAL JUSTICE a s s o c i at e o F a P P L i e d s c i e n c e: criminal J U s t i c e 90 c r e d i t s CAREER DESCRIPTION The Public Safety Department offers several programs related to a career in criminal justice. For students interested in becoming a law enforcement officer, the Police Reserve Academy provides a 320-hour program over the course of three terms. For students interested in working in the field of juvenile corrections, the one-year Juvenile Corrections Certificate Program is available. The AAS Degree in Criminal Justice is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree that provides a strong basis for employment in the field. For those students intending to proceed on to a related Bachelor s degree, the AA/OT (Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer) Degree is available with a Criminal Justice focus, as well as Associate of Science (AS) articulated transfer programs. For more information, see the following program descriptions. An Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded upon successful completion of the 90 credit hours. Criminal Justice related majors are offered at SOU (Criminology and Criminal Justice) PSU (Administration of Justice) and WOU (Corrections and.) Note: Students expecting to continue on to attain a B.A. or B.S. should consider the AA/OT or AS Criminal Justice Program- see the transfer section for more details. PROGRAM OUTCOMES Learning experiences in this program are designed to assist the student in realizing the following outcomes: Communicate effectively in the criminal justice culture: verbally, non-verbally, and in writing. Balance the unique responsibilities of criminal justice work with competing family and other personal needs. Work equally well on independent assignments and team efforts within the criminal justice system. 114 UCC CATALOG Exhibit a commanding presence that is appropriate to specific criminal justice situations. Locate and interpret current case law and statutes pertaining to specific criminal justice roles; take action that is supported by current law and statutes. Recognize symptoms of mental health and substance abuse issues; take appropriate action. Work effectively with persons of different cultural heritage, gender, and age. Demonstrate an understanding of cultural norms and their impact on criminal justice interactions. Other relevant issues such as hate crimes and racial profiling will be covered. Be able to discuss the relationship between the criminal justice system, cultural and other diversity, and police/community dynamics. Demonstrate cognitive knowledge focusing on positive criminal justice professional/citizen contacts, with the principle emphasis on the importance of a continuing dialogue between the criminal justice system and all segments of the community APPROVED ELECTIVES CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems 1 4 CJ 100A Skills Training PRA 2 CJ 216 Supervision and Management 3 CJ 243 Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs 3 CJ 275 Comparative Criminal Justice Systems 3 CJ 280 Cooperative Work Experience: HS 227 Understanding Dysfunctional Families 1 CJ 100B Skills Training PRA 2 CJ 140 Introduction to Criminalistics 3 CJ 169 Terrorism & Homeland Security 3 CJ 211 Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 CJ 212 Report Writing for Criminal Justice PRA 3 CJ 226 Introduction to Constitutional Law 3 CJ 280 Cooperative Work Experience: SOC 207 Juvenile Delinquency 3 CJ 100C Skills Training PRA 2 CJ 109 Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice 3 CJ 112 Field Operations and Patrol Procedures PRA 3 CJ 210 Criminal Investigations 3 CJ 230 Introduction to Juvenile Justice Systems 3 CJ 240 Criminalistics II 3 CJ 280 Cooperative Work Experience: SOC 225 Social Aspects of Addiction 3 SPAN 122 Spanish for Safety & Emergency Personnel 4 Summer CJ 169 Terrorism & Homeland Security 3 CJ 232 Introduction to Corrections Casework 3 3 CJ 280 Cooperative Work Experience: * A grade of C or better must be attained in these courses ** Meets Human Relations class requirement PRA Police Reserve Academy only + Any unlisted CJ classes may be applied as approved electives. 1 Available in another term 2 Three (3) credits of CJ 298 or four (4) credits of CJ 280 can be applied to AAS degree 3 Prerequisite: CJ 230 or CJ 261 or Instructor Approval 4 Prerequisite: CJ 140 or instructor approval

6 ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Criminal Justice 90 Credits Recommended Sequence for Students (Students should see an advisor to customize their educational plan.) YEAR ONE YEAR TWO Introduction to Introduction to *English Composition: Approved Elective Parole & Probation Intro to Argument 3 CR CJ CR CJ CR WR CR **Psychology of Introduction to Cultural Diversity Issues Introduction to Sociology Human Relations OR Approved Elective Judicial Process in Criminal Justice SOC CR PSY CR 3 CR CJ CR CJ CR **Interpersonal Communication SP CR Introduction to Introduction to Corrections Technical Report Writing Approved Elective Approved Elective Criminology 1 CJ CR WR CR 3 CR 3 CR CJ CR Summer Term (Optional) Approved Elective (see list on facing page) Concepts of General Psychology Social Sciences Elective Approved Elective Approved Elective Criminal Law 1 PSY CR 3 CR 3 CR 3 CR CJ CR Crisis Intervention Introduction to Algebra Social Sciences Elective Approved Elective Approved Elective CJ CR for the Trades (OR HIGHER) 3 CR 3 CR 4 CR MTH CR Fundamentals of US Government Social Sciences Elective Approved Elective Approved Elective Public Speaking PS CR 3 CR 3 CR 3 CR SP CR NOTES Scheduling requirements may prevent all courses from being offered every term. Consultation with an advisor is critical to student s selection of courses. Please see an advisor for a degree planning worksheet for this program. *A grade of C or better must be attained in these courses. **Meets Human Relations class requirement 1 Available in another term CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION 115