Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

Minimum Units Required: 60.0 units

This program was established with the cooperation of the Solano County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee and offers courses for both pre-service and in-service students. All instructors have experience in law enforcement, and courses are scheduled day or evening to accommodate full-time and part-time students seeking to acquire or upgrade skills in the field. The Associate in Science Degree can be obtained upon completion of the 30-unit major, general education requirements, and electives as needed to complete a minimum of 60 units. All courses within the major must be completed with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the responsibilities of law enforcement, courts, and corrections, and their applicability to adults and juveniles.

• Identify and describe the three proximate cause theories of attributed liability

• Articulate the roles of the criminal and civil court systems.

Program Requirements