Criminal Justice: Police
- AAS - Career Program
- Department of Law/Criminal Justice
A rewarding career in law enforcement starts here
Demand for criminal justice professionals is growing, and Monroe Community College's criminal justice: police associate degree equips you to compete for the best jobs.
The criminal justice police program offers the high level of professional training required for this challenging and rewarding field. The law & criminal justice department developed the criminal justice police program in collaboration with a county-wide advisory board, helping to ensure the most relevant and effective curriculum for a successful career as a police officer or other law enforcement agent.
You may even earn course credit based on prior learning. Learn how to test out of courses and earn credit with CLEP.
In addition to police officer, the criminal justice police program lays a strong foundation for a wide range of front-line law enforcement positions, including:
- Asset protection officer
- Sheriff or deputy sheriff
- Campus safety officer
- State trooper
- Patrol officer
Study Police Science in the Classroom and in the Field
The police option of MCC’s criminal justice program emphasizes the specific skills, knowledge and attitudes needed to be an effective law enforcement agent. You’ll study the structure and functions of all things related to criminal justice, including the principles of law and justice, the structure of the courts, the importance of community involvement, and the role of corrections.
You’ll apply what you learn through an internship, enabling you to get workplace experience under the supervision of a public agency or private firm in the criminal justice field. Upon successful completion, you’ll be ready to apply for law enforcement positions in many municipal organizations and select federal departments, including:
- Monroe County Sheriff
- New York State Police
- Town police departments
- Private corporations
To find out more about the criminal justice: police associate degree from Monroe Community College, email the Admissions Office (admissions@monroecc.edu) or call (585) 292-2200.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE: POLICE
A.A.S. Degree - Career Program
Department:Law/Criminal Justice
School(s): Community Engagement & Development
MCC Program Code: CJ03
Description
The Police option of the Criminal Justice program is designed to meet the needs of state, county and municipal law enforcement agencies, as well as those of selected federal departments. It emphasizes the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to be an effective professional law enforcement agent in a democratic society.
The program provides the opportunity for preparation in the law process and science of criminal justice. This program includes an internship component.
Graduates who meet certain physical and moral standards may qualify for positions at the federal, state, county, and municipal level. Graduates may also be required to pass a qualifying civil service exam for employment.
Readmitted students who have not attended for 3 years (6 semesters) will be readmitted under the current program requirements.
(Housed in the Law and Criminal Justice Department)
Program Learning Outcomes
1.Analyze components of the criminal justice system, including relevant criminal laws, procedures, and structural organization.
2.Identify essential qualifications for employment in criminal justice and criminal law-related occupations, including through workplace experience.
3.Apply the appropriate principles of law and justice to situations encountered in the criminal justice system.
4.Analyze issues related to diversity and equity in the criminal justice system at the local, state, and national levels.
5.Analyze appropriate responses to ethical issues encountered in criminal justice professions.
6.Explain the roles and interrelationships of the three main branches of the criminal justice system (law enforcement, courts, and corrections).
Employment Potential
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Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
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| FIRST SEMESTER |  |
| ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
| CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 103 Constitutional Law and Rights of People | 3 |
| HSM 103 Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Terrorism and Homeland Security OR POS 102 American National Government | 3 |
| MTH 150 Survey of Mathematics OR ANY SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION MATH (SUNY-MATH) ELECTIVE | 3 |
First Semester Total: | 15 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| CRJ 104 Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRJ 201 Criminal Investigations OR CRJ 209 Crime Scene Management | 3 |
| CRJ 204 Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| ENG 109 Crime Fiction OR SPC 141 Interpersonal Speech Communication OR SPC 144 Communication and Crisis | 3 |
| SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PEJ 101 - Physical Fitness I - Criminal Justice | 2 |
Second Semester Total: | 17 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| CRJ 207 Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| PHL 250 Professional Ethics | 3 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION NATURAL SCIENCE (and Scientific Reasoning) SUNY=NSCI) ELECTIVE | 3-4 |
| SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD LANGUAGES (SUNY-WLNG) OR SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION WORLD HISTORY AND GLOBAL AWARENESS (SUNY-WHGA) ELECITVE | 3 |
| CRJ 102 Introduction to Private Security/Loss Prevention OR CRJ 170 Introduction to Corrections OR CRJ 201 Criminal Investigations OR CRJ 203 Private Security/Loss Prevention Investigations OR CRJ 209 Crime Scene Management OR LAW 101 Fundamentals of the Law | 3 |
Third Semester Total: | 15-16 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| CRJ 121 Criminal Justice Education Internship I | 3 |
| CRJ 211 Community Values and the Administration of Justice | 3 |
| SOC 203 Criminology | 3 |
| CRJ 102 Introduction to Private Security/Loss Prevention OR CRJ 170 Introduction to Corrections OR CRJ 201 Criminal Investigations OR CRJ 203 Private Security/Loss Prevention Investigations OR CRJ 209 Crime Scene Management OR LAW 101 Fundamentals of the Law | 3 |
| OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
Fourth Semester Total: | 15 |
TOTAL CREDITS: | 62-63 |
Students with ENG 101/TRS 099 placement must register for the specific, designated CRJ Learning Community courses/sections: CRJ 101, CRJ 103, ENG 101/TRS 099.
Revised: 6/6/2024