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Criminal Justice Program: Criminal
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Department Chair: Christine Swenson
Phone: 303.797.5980
Fax: 303.797.5696
E–mail: christine.swenson@arapahoe.edu
Welcome to the Criminal Justice Education Program at Arapahoe Community
College!
Our Program
Our program curriculum is strong and diverse and provides you with
an excellent opportunity to see the criminal justice system as it
actually functions, not how television portrays it. Beginning with
CRJ 110, Introduction to Criminal Justice, students survey the criminal
justice system, examine how the system works, and how different
agencies work and interact. Plus, students begin to study controversial
issues such as the death penalty.
As you further your educational program, you will be challenged
to expand and clarify your understanding of criminal law and procedure,
law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, and corrections. Our program
wraps up with CRJ 230, Criminology, which builds upon, and ties
together, everything students have learned as they look at larger
systemic and societal issues.
Degree Options
Our program offers you the flexibility of two degree options: the
Associate of Applied Science Degree and the Associate
of General Studies. Both with enhance your career options.
If you choose, your education at ACC can be transferred efficiently
to many bachelor’s degree programs throughout the state, including
Metropolitan State College of Denver. Be sure to consult with Department
Chair Christine Swenson early in your education career so that the
transfer program and specific electives can be met without difficulty.
To schedule an appointment, call the Criminal Justice Program office
at 303.797.5793 or 303.797.5980. For information about your plans
to transfer to a four–year college, see the General
Studies Core Curriculum Transfer Courses in ACC’s
catalog.
Take a minute to review our advising sheets. These can provide
you with some information about what is expected within each degree
program.
Criminal Justice and schedule flexibility
Understanding that busy adults may have difficulty completing their education with courses scheduled during the day, we have responded to this need by offering more classes online. These courses are more intense because you are completing the same amount of work as a 15-week course, but in much less time, either 5 or 10 weeks in length. These formats enable students to fit their education around their work and home life. But even though the course is online, there is interaction with the instructor and other students so students do not feel isolated.
Dedicated Instructors
Our instructors are professionals in the field and have decades
of experience. Whether they are retired or still engaged in the
system, their experiences assist you as you gain more insight into
how the criminal justice system works, in theory and in practical
application. Our instructors will challenge the stereotypes and
misconceptions often held by the general public. As you develop
your abilities to write and think analytically, you will set yourself
apart from the crowd, whether you seek a career in the field immediately
or you choose to transfer to a four–year institution.
Our Instructional Methods
The Criminal Justice Program offers a variety of instructional
methods which provide you flexibility and the opportunity to excel
in this competitive field.
Traditional Classes:
- All class sessions meet regularly with the instructor.
- This format allows for the maximum amount of student–teacher
and student–student interaction.
- As a result, individualized assistance is regularly available
to students.
Hybrid Classes:
- This format consists of some class meetings with the instructor,
and some part taught online, using Bb Vista (Web CT), guided by
your instructor.
- Combines ability to interact directly with the instructor, plus
flexibility to take online portions.
- However, these courses are not self-paced or self-study. There
are assignments and deadlines.
Online Classes:
- The entire course is available ONLY online using Bb Vista (WebCT).
While there are no class meetings, your course will be guided
by your instructor.
- This type of class offers maximum flexibility. You can complete
coursework at times to fit your work or family obligations. However,
just like hybrid courses, assignment deadlines apply.
A notes about hybrid and online courses: These
instructional methods provide students with the ultimate amount
of flexibility and responsibility; students will need to maintain
a high level of self–motivation and organization in order
to thrive in these educational settings. To facilitate a successful
learning experience, students should feel comfortable using a computer,
the Internet, and electronic mail (including downloading and uploading
documents). While Bb Vista (WebCT) is fairly user–friendly
and intuitive, if you do not have experience using it, you are strongly
encouraged to take the time to attend a free orientation session.
The Schedule of Classes has the dates, times and location(s) of
these training sessions.
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