CJS 1020 - Careers in Criminal Justice

1. Criminal justice education pathways.
2. Exploration of criminal justice careers.
3. Components of the criminal justice majors.
4. Portfolio creation.
5. Current research and literature related to criminal justice.

1. identify career options in the field of criminal justice.
2. describe the portfolio process.
3. create templates for a portfolio.
4. identify the roles and responsibilities of a professional in the criminal justice field, including ethics and code of conduct.
5. identify newspapers, professional organizations, websites, and other sources which contain current and important criminal justice issues.
6. describe trends in criminal justice, including the areas of technology and accreditation, to assist in identifying future challenges within the field.
7. develop career pathway (minimum 3-year).

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