Program 学习ing Outcomes for the 刑事司法 AAS
Program learning outcomes are the knowledge, skills, and abilities that students will
achieve before they graduate. The outcomes below were developed by the faculty in
刑事司法 with input from accrediting bodies, advisory committees, employers,
等. This collaboration ensures that the outcomes are relevant for careers that this
学位导致.
Students who graduate with an AAS in 刑事司法 will be able to:
- 应用 critical thinking skills to analyze complex criminal 正义 issues and formulate
evidence-based solutions.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the legal system, criminal law, and the rights of
individuals involved in the criminal 正义 process.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of various law enforcement strategies and techniques used
to prevent and solve crimes.
- Utilize effective communication skills to interact professionally with diverse individuals
and groups encountered in the criminal 正义 field.
- Demonstrate an awareness of ethical principles and apply them to real-world situations
encountered in the criminal 正义 field.
- Evaluate the impact of historical, social, and cultural factors on the development
and functioning of the criminal 正义 system.
- 应用 knowledge of technology and forensic science to criminal investigations and
证据收集.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of various criminal
正义 agencies, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
- 应用 knowledge of human behavior and psychology to understand criminal behavior and
避免再犯.
- Develop a professional identity as a criminal 正义 practitioner and understand
the importance of ongoing professional development in the field.
理论
There are several broad theories dealing with criminology, victimology and criminal
正义. Students will be able to articulate these theories as related to the three
pathways and apply these theories to current studies in the criminal 正义 field
as well as specific theories to specific courses (Juvenile Justice, Criminal Evidence
和调查等.).
方法
Students will be able to interpret and analyze data from scholarly and popular sources,
fostering critical thinking, and enabling the ability to use relevant data for decision
making and forming written and verbal arguments.