Overview
About the Program
Two-year full-time degree schedule; the curriculum is a mixture of criminology and forensic science courses and studies in communications, information technology, and a field experience internship courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
Develop basic skills and instincts for work in law enforcement and corrections; understand the various components of and countermeasures for criminal behavior and activity; apply Ohio law to various situations; integrate technology into law enforcement work.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic law enforcement skills, criminal justice techniques, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Describe and apply current laws (federal, state, and municipal) to various situations involving crimes and/or civil offenses.
- Apply learned information, concepts, and theories to successfully investigate crime/accident scenes.
- Demonstrate the appropriate use of first aid, especially first aid that may be required of a first responder.
- Develop the skills necessary to successfully conduct interviews and interrogations.
- Use appropriate technology to conduct investigations and to communicate with other agencies having a common interest in law enforcement.
- Demonstrate the effective use of public speaking skills in areas related to criminal justice (oral presentations, suspect interrogations, victim interviews, courtroom testimony, and public relations).
- Use learned forensic skills to process crime scene evidence.
- Develop the skills to successfully analyze drugs and narcotics.
Application Requirements
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
- Successful completion of the Basic Skills Assessment (ACCUPLACER) and Technology Skills Test (TST) is required. Any college foundation courses recommended by placement assessment results are also required.
Career Opportunities
- Police Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Jailer
- Court Officer
- Juvenile Center Manager
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Private Investigator
- Deputy Sheriff
- Private Security Officer
- Dispatcher
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Fingerprint Technician
- State Highway Patrol Trooper
Curriculum
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
| CRJ1000 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
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| CRJ1150 | Introduction to Private Security | 3 |
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| OIS1240 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| COM1400 | Oral Communication | 3 |
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| NUR1150 | CPR & First Aid | 1 |
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| CJA0000 | Law Enforcement Academy Elective | 3 |
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| SOC2020 | Ethnic and Cultural Diversity | 3 |
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Total Credit Hours: 63