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CRT Criminal Justice Associate Certificate**



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$6,000.00(USD)

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  • 18 Cr Hours
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  • 6 Months

CRT CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATE:

This Criminal Justice Associate Certificate program is designed to gain understanding in law enforcement history and theory, operational command leadership, administration of public police organizations, and incident response strategies. Upon completion of this program, the student among other items would able to:

  • Define criminal justice and discuss the due process and individual rights; special categories of crimes; and the purpose, types, and categories of laws,
  • Discuss the purpose and organization of the police, legal aspects of policing, and the issues and challenges the police face,
  • Explain the basic concepts in corrections, penology, and the ethical issues involved,
  • Discuss the correctional ideologies from a historical perspective including probation and parole systems,
  • Describe the legal and behavior aspects of a crime and discuss the difference between crime and deviance.

EDUCATION & JOB EXPERIENCE:

  • Ability to use Microsoft Windows
  • Ability to work with a computer

 

ADMISSIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED or College Transcripts
  • Proof of US Residency requirements.
  • Complete the Quick Contact form and request for details

 

MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT

To make your online experience enjoyable and trouble-free, students are required to meet the following material and equipment requirements:

  • Own or have access to a computer or laptop with Windows 7 or better.
  • Computer or laptop (with wireless mouse) must be compatible with Microsoft Office software, if you are not sure, complete the Quick Contact form on the website.
  • Have access to High Speed Internet with Mozilla Firefox Browser.
  • Ensure that their computer or laptop is able to display Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word
  • Have an e-mail account which the student checks daily.
  • Install Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 on their computer or laptop.

REQUIRED COURSES

  • BUS 106         Resume Writing & Career Development
  • LAW 102        Evidence Law
  • LAW 114        Introduction to Criminal Justice        
  • LAW 115        Introduction to Corrections   
  • LAW 119        Criminal Investigations          
  • LAW 120        Investigative Report Writing 

DURATION

  • 450 Clock Hours 18 Semester Credit Hours
  • Full time students 6 months
  • Cost of Tuition including textbooks and materials $6,000.00
  • Grant and easy payment plan are available, please e-mail faid@joshuaci.com for details

 

MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY AND HOURLY RATE*

  • Median Wages (2022) hourly: $41.48
  • Median Wages (2022) Annual: $86,280
  • Employment (2022): 114,400

*The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Data 2022. ONET Online

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Possible job titles for students who graduated from this program include but not limited to the following:

  • Legal Secretary
  • Legal Assistant
  • Magistrate Assistant
  • Confidential Secretary
  • Judicial Administrative Assistant
  • Legal Administrative Secretary
  • Litigation Assistant
  • Secretary

POSSIBLE CERTIFICATIONS

Upon successful completion of the program, optional certification information includes the following:

  • National Association for Legal Support Professionals (NALS)
  • Accredited Legal Professionals Certification fee $135.00
  • REQUIREMENT: MUST have one year of General Office Assistant experience with any company.

AWARD UPON COMPLETION

The student will receive a certificate with credit hour transcripts upon successful completion of the program.