Criminal Justice—Law Enforcement

Associate in Technical Arts

The preparatory Criminal Justice—Law Enforcement Program leads to an Associate in Technical Arts Degree in Law Enforcement. This program is designed to give knowledge, skill, and information to the student of law enforcement.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:

1. Successfully compete for entry-level jobs in the criminal justice system.
2. Apply criminology theories to current day policy and practice.
3. Given a variety of situations or simulations, resolve conflict.
4. Recognize cultural differences and how those differences impact decisions and community relations.
5. Given a variety of case studies or simulations, demonstrate behaviors and make decisions that reflect high ethical criminal justice standards.
6. Given a variety of case studies or simulations, apply the criminal laws as a criminal justice worker.

*See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2009-2010 Olympic College Catalog

Common Course Numbering Crosswalk (Effective Summer 2008)

for Former and Continuing Students