Police Science

Catalog 2023-2024

Associate in Science Degree

Our rigorous Criminal Justice programs are highly regarded throughout the tristate area. Criminal Justice – the study and application of laws regarding criminal behavior – is studied by those preparing to be law enforcement officers, defense and prosecution lawyers, judges or others working within the criminal justice system. Our graduates go on to work in probation, law, research design, human services, social work, counseling, and other rewarding fields.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Program will be able to:

  • Discuss the institutional legal processes of criminal law and the administration of justice in the United States, and how police, courts and the correctional system interact in a constitutionally protected arena.
  • Identify and analyze important legal and ethical dilemmas Identify and analyze important legal and ethical dilemmas in the administration of justice.
  • Summarize key Issues Summarize key issues in constitutional law, the New Jersey Court System, and judicial treatment; relevant trends in correctional institutions and correctional management philosophies; and contemporary police procedures and community policing.
  • Identify and analyze ongoing problems in policing, court systems and correctional institutions, evaluating alternative suggestions for effective reform.
  • Use appropriate tools of research and analysis to understand and produce effective written and oral communication about criminal justice.

Recommended Course Sequence.

Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.

SEMESTER I

ENG-121

English Composition I
3

CJU-123

Introduction to Criminal Justice
3

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GE Mathematics Elective
3

Choose one math course designated in the course descriptions as General Education (GE MST).

MAT-123 - Statistics I is recommended.

PSY-123

Introduction to Psychology
3

SOC-121

Introduction to Sociology
3

SEMESTER 2

ENG-122

English Composition II
3

SOC-140

Introduction to Criminology
3

POL-201

Police Administration
3

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GE Science Elective
3

A 3-credit General Education Lab Science is required.  Students may choose to take a 4-credit GE lab science elective in consultation with an academic advisor.  Choose one 3-credit lab science course designated in the course descriptions as General Education (GE MST).

SCI-206 - Introduction to Forensic Science is recommended.

POS-220

United States National Government
3

SEMESTER 3

POL-202

Police Operations
3

POS-201

United States State and Local Government
3

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GE Humanities Elective
3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).

PHI-123 - Ethics is recommended.

PSY-222

Social Psychology
3

OR

SOC-131

Contemporary Social Problems
3

POS-231

Constitutional Law
3

SEMESTER 4

SOC-225

Juvenile Delinquency
3

POL-204

Law Enforcement and the Community
3

POL-205

Principles of Investigation
3

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GE Technology Elective
3

Choose either CSC-105 or CSC-106.

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GE Humanities Elective
3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).

Total Credits 60

Contact Information
History and Social Sciences

Contact Name: Timothy Hack, department chair 
Contact Phone: 732.906.2590
Contact Email: HSS@middlesexcc.edu 
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/history-social-science/


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