It is possible for a student to take a small grouping of courses which, taken as a unit, may satisfy requirements for a particular position within the law enforcement field. The student may make written application to the Office of Admissions and Registration to receive written verification of completion of the certificate program.
All criminal justice/law enforcement courses at KCC are taught by law enforcement professionals with advanced degrees and certification in the subject matter.
- Explain the structure of the criminal justice system in terms of its major components.
- Describe the nature of the rule law, and describe its purpose in democratic societies.
- Understanding the role of human behavior and diversity in relation to offending, victimization, and respondig to crime.
- Describe the nature of due process and specific constitutional amendments on which due process guarantees are based.
- Identify and explain the roles of the various professional members in the criminal justice system.
- Describe the goals of contemporary criminal sentencing.
- Explain the similarities and differences between the juvenile and adult systems of justice.
- List the various categories of theoretical approaches used to explain crime.
Requirements
Total Credits
30
Learn more about this program: Law Enforcement, Advanced Certificate