Program Learning Outcomes

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice, A.A.
  1. Students should acquire general knowledge about the criminal justice system, including familiarity with the criminal law, victimization, the adjudication process, corrections options, police-community relations, evidence, ethics and theory.
  2. Students will demonstrate the skills necessary to communicate effectively in writing, solve complex problems demonstrating they can see problems from multiple perspectives and still support their final conclusions with persuasive arguments.
  3. Students can describe and implement the main principles of the United States Constitution.Specifically, they will demonstrate they can properly apply Constitutional principles relating to individual rights and due process to actual criminal justice problems.

Criminal Justice, A.S.
  1. Students should acquire general knowledge about the criminal justice system, including familiarity with the criminal law, victimization, the adjudication process, corrections options, police-community relations, evidence, ethics and theory.
  2. Students will demonstrate the skills necessary to communicate effectively in writing, solve complex problems demonstrating they can see problems from multiple perspectives and still support their final conclusions with persuasive arguments.
  3. Students can describe and implement the main principles of the United States Constitution.Specifically, they will demonstrate they can properly apply Constitutional principles relating to individual rights and due process to actual criminal justice problems.

Criminal Justice, B.S.
  1. Students should acquire general knowledge about the criminal justice system, including familiarity with the criminal law, victimization, the adjudication process, corrections options, police-community relations, evidence, ethics and theory.
  2. Students will demonstrate the skills necessary to communicate effectively in writing, solve complex problems demonstrating they can see problems from multiple perspectives and still support their final conclusions with persuasive arguments.
  3. Students can describe and implement the main principles of the United States Constitution. Specifically, they will demonstrate they can properly apply Constitutional principles relating to individual rights and due process to actual criminal justice problems
  4. Students will be able to discuss the complexity of cultural diversity and ethical issues within the criminal justice system.
  5. Students will design and conduct an original research study on a topic related to the study of CJ.

Criminal Justice, Certificate of Proficiency
  1. Students should acquire general knowledge about the criminal justice system, including familiarity with the criminal law, victimization, the adjudication process, corrections options, police-community relations, evidence, ethics and theory.
  2. Students will gather, interpret, and evaluate information in a variety of forms while critiquing a crime scene scenario.
  3. Students will approach complex problems from a diverse perspective while considering alternative solutions when critiquing a crime scene scenario.

Criminal Justice, Minor
  1. Students should acquire general knowledge about the criminal justice system, including familiarity with the criminal law, victimization, the adjudication process, corrections options, police-community relations, evidence, ethics and theory.
  2. Students will gather, interpret, and evaluate information in a variety of forms while critiquing a crime scene scenario.
  3. Students will approach complex problems from a diverse perspective while considering alternative solutions when critiquing a crime scene scenario.


Forensic Science

Forensic Science - Forensic Investigation Emphasis, B.S.
  1. Conduct proper crime scene documentation procedures, which include notes, sketching, photography, crime scene reporting, evidence collection and packaging.
  2. Identify physical evidence commonly encountered at crime scenes using various techniques from visual identification, alternate light source, chemical enhancements, and microscopy.
  3. Analyze principles of biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics as they pertain to forensic science.
  4. Scientifically analyze evidence used in criminal investigations through presumptive and confirmatory measures.
  5. Evaluate basic to complex crime scenes through reconstruction and analysis techniques.
  6. Evaluate proper approaches/techniques for death investigations through trauma analysis, investigative planning, coordination between law enforcement agencies and the medical examiner system.
  7. Analyze legal considerations of forensic investigative work, including scientific validity, constitutional law, qualifications, requirements, professional practices and ethical skills needed of the forensic expert.

Forensic Science - Forensic Laboratory Emphasis, B.S.
  1. Demonstrate theoretical knowledge, skills, and abilities of modern forensic techniques.
  2. Analyze principles of biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics as they pertain to the forensic science applications commonly conducted within a crime laboratory.
  3. Evaluate evidence commonly found at crime scenes.
  4. Scientifically analyze evidence used in criminal investigations through presumptive and confirmatory measures.
  5. Evaluate scientific results of the analysis of physical evidence and correlate their importance to criminal investigations.
  6. Analyze legal considerations of forensic science, including scientific validity, constitutional law, qualifications, requirements, professional practices, and ethical skills needed of the forensic expert.

Forensic Science, A.S.
  1. Explain how forensic science uses scientific and mathematical principles.
  2. Develop a conceptual foundation of the criminal justice system, rules of evidence, and the legal system.
  3. Explain the relationship between forensic science and criminal law.
  4. Situate forensic science applications within criminal investigative procedures.
  5. Describe how various forensic science disciplines are utilized within criminal investigations.


Police Academy

Criminal Justice, Certificate of Proficiency
  1. Students should acquire general knowledge about the criminal justice system, including familiarity with the criminal law, victimization, the adjudication process, corrections options, police-community relations, evidence, ethics and theory.
  2. Students will gather, interpret, and evaluate information in a variety of forms while critiquing a crime scene scenario.
  3. Students will approach complex problems from a diverse perspective while considering alternative solutions when critiquing a crime scene scenario.


National Security Studies

National Security Studies, B.A.
  1. Acquire general knowledge about the U.S. national security system and process, including familiarity with the National Security Council, executive departments and agencies, presidential powers, congressional roles and powers, applicable international and domestic law, and current geographical and functional issues in the national security field.
  2. Gain skills through class simulations and instruction in analytical thinking and reasoning, professional writing, and public speaking and presenting.
  3. Apply both theoretical and practical approaches to complex national security problems, employing appropriate context to a decision-making framework.

National Security Studies, B.S.
  1. Acquire general knowledge about the U.S. national security system and process, including familiarity with the National Security Council, executive departments and agencies, presidential powers, congressional roles and powers, applicable international and domestic law, and current geographical and functional issues in the national security field.
  2. Gain skills through class simulations and instruction in analytical thinking and reasoning, professional writing, and public speaking and presenting.
  3. Apply both theoretical and practical approaches to complex national security problems, employing appropriate context to a decision-making framework.

National Security Studies, Certificate of Proficiency
  1. Discuss the U.S. national security system and process, including familiarity with the National Security Council, executive departments and agencies, presidential powers, congressional roles and powers, applicable international and domestic law, and current geographical and functional issues in the national security field.
  2. Demonstrate analytical thinking and reasoning, professional writing, and public speaking and presenting skills.
  3. Apply both theoretical and practical approaches to complex national security problems, employing appropriate context to a decision-making framework.

National Security Studies, Minor
  1. Discuss the U.S. national security system and process, including familiarity with the National Security Council, executive departments and agencies, presidential powers, congressional roles and powers, applicable international and domestic law, and current geographical and functional issues in the national security field.
  2. Demonstrate analytical thinking and reasoning, professional writing, and public speaking and presenting skills.
  3. Apply both theoretical and practical approaches to complex national security problems, employing appropriate context to a decision-making framework.

Advanced Technology and National Security, Certificate of Proficiency
  1. Evaluate the intersection of security and advanced technology.
  2. Analyze the security issues, threats, challenges, and risks presented by advanced technologies.
  3. Apply strategic policy recommendations surrounding security and advanced technology issues.
  4. Survey the interactions among actors in the context of advanced technology and security.

National Security and Geospatial Intelligence, Certificate of Proficiency
  1. Explain how remote-sensing systems are utilized to address typical problem scenarios in national security
  2. Integrate science, geospatial analysis, and intelligence information to identify prominent threats to national security
  3. Create maps and images to communicate spatial data in a meaningful way to others
  4. Analyze spatial data to aid decision-making in disaster response, humanitarian relief efforts, and national security

Intelligence, Certificate of Proficiency
  1. Discuss critical issues regarding the collection, retention, use, analysis, and dissemination of Intelligence.
  2. Demonstrate analytical thinking and reasoning, professional writing, and public speaking and presenting skills.
  3. Apply both theoretical and practical approaches to complex intelligence issues, employing appropriate context to a decision-making framework.
  4. Develop technical and analytical skills that complement professional expertise across a broad array of disciplines.