Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Mission of the Criminal Justice program is to expose students to the many careers in Criminal Justice using directed pathways, field experience, and a variety of pertinent courses to establish a foundation of communication, critical thinking, legal knowledge and an ethical structure to prepare them for the career of their choice in any of the areas of Criminal Justice.
This associate of applied science program prepares students for employment in different areas of corrections, including jails and prisons as well as parole and probation. Please contact the instructor of criminal justice at 734.384.4297 or danielwood@monroeccc.edu. This degree can be completed in an online format.
Program Outcomes
A. Develop knowledge and understanding of the functions and processes of the Criminal Justice System.
B. Using critical thinking skills, develop and use problem-solving skills in a variety of situations.
C. Explain both substantive and procedural criminal law, criminological concepts and the study of crime and victimology.
D. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
E. Discuss Constitutional protections applied to the criminal justice system.
F. Promote professionalism through the use of ethics and diversity in course offerings.
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