This Associate of Science degree has been developed with the cooperation and support of Southern Oregon University (SOU). The degree is fully articulated with SOU’s Criminal Justice program and allows students to transfer directly to SOU without loss of credits to pursue a bachelor’s degree. The program offers an excellent balance of criminal justice and liberal education courses that support advanced study in criminal justice.

Students should contact the SOU Criminal Justice Department early in the first year of the program to be advised about additional requirements and procedures for admission to SOU. Students transferring to SOU will be required to complete CCJ198 Orientation to the SOU Criminal Justice Major at SOU during the first term. For more information, contact Tanya Blakeley at 541-552-8095 or your RCC advisor.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for criminal justice programs are:

Integrate and apply acquired knowledge and skills related to justice administration systems, crime control policy, theory, law, and technology to effectively manage and control problems related to crime and public safety in jurisdictions of employment.

Work in teams and in collaborative environments with stakeholders in communities of interest to develop solutions to problems of crime and public safety within those communities of interest.

Apply a strong ethic of public service, personal, and professional growth, in their respective roles to include a commitment to apply culturally sensitive strategies of communication and problem-solving in the process.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.

A Criminal Justice program advisor must provide advising and approval of a student’s program prior to registration.

Prospective students should be aware of entry requirements of criminal justice agencies prior to considering criminal justice fields as a career choice. Conditions such as impaired hearing and/or eyesight, impaired physical agility, or a criminal history may preclude employment in some agencies. Students should discuss their individual circumstances with advisors and determine if any issues might preclude employment in the field.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the department chair’s approval. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over seven years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements. Each College Now credit student must meet with a Criminal Justice Department chair to determine placement.

Graduation Requirements

Students must successfully complete all credits in this program with a grade of “C” or better to receive their degrees. Certain courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS:

90-93

Program Map

This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.

Course No.	Course Title	Credits	Alternate Course	Comments
Program Prerequisites
CIS120	Concepts in Computing I ¹	0-2
MTH95	Intermediate Algebra	0-4	MTH96
WR115	Introduction to Expository Writing	0-3
Prerequisites credits vary based on Placement Score(s):		0-9
Fall
CJ110	Introduction to Law Enforcement	4		fall term only
CJ120	Introduction to the Judicial Process	4		fall/spring term only
WR121	English Composition I	4
ART131	Introduction to Drawing (Value)	3-4		or any approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary)
LIB127	Introduction to Academic Research	1
	Total Credits:	16-17
Winter
CJ100	Foundations and Ethics in Criminal Justice	4		winter term only
CJ220	Substantive Law and Liability	4		winter term only
WR122	English Composition II	4	WR227
MUS105	Music Appreciation	3-4		or approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary by course)
	Total Credits:	15-16
Spring
CJ200	Introduction to Criminology	4	SOC244	fall/spring term only
CJ221	Constitutional Criminal Procedure	4		spring term only
COMM225	Small Group Communication and Problem-solving	4	COMM111 COMM218
ENG253	Survey of American Literature: Colonial	3-4		or approved Humanities transfer course (credit vary by course)
	Total Credits:	15-16
Fall
CJ130	Introduction to Corrections	4		fall term only
CJ223	Evidence and Trial Process	4		fall term only
MTH243	Probability and Statistics	4		MTH243R- for non-STEM students (who have not taken MTH95/96)
GS104	Physical Science: Physics	4		or approved Science transfer course
GS104L	Physical Science: Physics Lab	0		or approved Science transfer course
	Total Credits:	16
Winter
CJ201	Juvenile Delinquency	4	SOC221	winter term only
PSY201	General Psychology I	4
BI101	Introduction to Biology I	4		or approved Science transfer course
BI101L	Introduction to Biology I Lab	0		or approved Science transfer course
	Total Credits:	12
Spring
CJ214	Crime, Justice and Diversity	4		spring term only
CJ270	Capstone Project in Criminal Justice	4
PSY202	General Psychology II	4
BI102	Introduction to Biology II	4		or approved Science transfer course
BI102L	Introduction to Biology II Lab	0		or approved Science transfer course
	Total Credits:	16

Course No.	Course Title	Credits
Approved Humanities Electives (complete at least three courses from the following list, 9-12 credits)
ART131	Introduction to Drawing	3
ENG253	Survey of American Literature: Colonial	4
ENG254	Survey of American Literature: 19th Century	4
ENG255	Survey of American Literature: 20th Century	4
MUS105	Music Appreciation	3
MUS205	History of Jazz	3
MUS206	Introduction to Rock Music	3
MUS208	Film Music	3
MUS264	History of Rock I: The Roots of Rock	3
MUS265	History of Rock II: Rock’s Golden Age	3
MUS266	History of Rock III: Heavy Metal to Hip Hop	3
Approved Lab Science Electives (three courses for a total of 12 credits)
Course No.	Course Title	Credits
BI101,102,103	Introduction to Biology with lab I, II, III w/lab	4-4-4
BI121,122	Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I, II w/lab	4-4
BI211,212,213	General Biology I, II, III w/lab	4-4-4
BI231,232,233	Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III w/lab	4-4-4
BI234	Microbiology w/lab	4
CHEM105	Introductory Organic Chemistry w/lab	4
CHEM106	Introductory Biochemistry w/lab	4
G101,102,103	Introduction to Geology I, II, III w/lab	4-4-4
GS104	Physical Science: Physics w/ lab	4
GS107	Physical Science: Astronomy w/ lab	4
GS108	Physical Science: Oceanography w/ lab	4

¹Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science class, CIS120/CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years.

For more information, contact the Criminal Justice Department.

Criminal Justice Department faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: criminaljustice@roguecc.edu
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/criminaljustice
TTY: Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711

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