Criminal Justice |
 The Criminal Justice department provides the theoretical and methodological roots of contemporary criminology inquiry as well as applied course work in Criminal Justice. This department is designed to provide an academic foundation for particular specializations for career advancement and/or transfer to baccalaureate institutions. |
| The mission of the Social Sciences Division is to provide opportunities for students to better understand individual and group behavior, and develop skills to explore and analyze past and present society and culture.
Goals:
* Prepare students to transfer to four-year institutions.
* Introduce concepts, terminology, and factual evidence of the respective disciplines using appropriate classroom assessment techniques.
* Develop written and oral communication and critical thinking skills that require analysis and synthesis of course content.
* Provide opportunities to better understand the impact of diverse cultures in historical context on individual and group behavior. |
| Students may earn an Associate in Arts (AA) Degree, which is designed for students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate institution with junior standing. Students pursuing this degree should plan their programs at WWCC in accordance with the requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer.
To earn the Associate in Arts (AA) Degree, a student must complete at least 93 credit hours in college transfer courses numbered 100 or above with a minimum college-level gpa of 2.0, and include a minimum of 63 credit hours in general education courses. Courses cross-listed in two subject areas can be counted for credit in only one area. |
| Students may begin their study in these programs in fall, winter or spring quarters. A placement test offered by the Student Development Center must be completed prior to admittance to the program. |
Correctional Officer
Detention Officer
Correctional Sergeant
Probation Officer
Correctional Treatment Specialist
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| For additional information including regional employment data, completion rates, student characteristics, and employment see http://www.wtb.wa.gov/etp. |
