Overview and Degree Map
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Criminal justice and law enforcement professionals provide essential services to their communities both locally and at the state and federal levels. They safeguard citizens, provide emergency medical services, and assure that laws are followed. Professionals may work in law enforcement agencies, in correctional facilities, or for emergency service agencies.
If you have an interest in providing support to your community, this is a career worth considering.
Students in the Criminal Justice & Public Safety program will take courses in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Psychology, Writing, and Criminal Law. The cooperative work experience, which is the capstone of the program, gives students the opportunity to work directly with local law enforcement and public safety agencies.
NOTE: Students are required to pass a criminal background check and drug test prior to registering for the CJA 280A Cooperative Education class. Students must be approved by the cooperative education provider prior to starting CJA 280A.
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice & Public Safety: 90-92 credits
All degree candidates must meet Comprehensive Requirements, and the AAS degree requirements.
Individuals who are DPSST certified can earn up to 21 college credits for their DPSST coursework toward the completion of their degree.
The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice and Public Safety has four Career Pathway Certificates.
- Corrections Technician Certificate: 16 Credits
- Entry-level jobs doing technical work in a technical setting
- Corrections Professional Certificate: 25 Credits
- For professionals already in the field.
- Law Enforcement Specialist Certificate: 27 Credits
- Work as a security guard, patrol officer, or compliance officer.
- Emergency Medical Services Certificate: 17 Credits
- In order to sit for the State of Oregon certification exam, students need to take EMS 105, EMT part 1 and EMS 106, EMT part 2.
Requirements
TBCC guarantees, at a minimum, the following courses each quarter for the completion of the Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice & Public Safety. A student can transfer in or take other courses that meet the requirements.
Year 1
Fall Term
| CJA 100 | Professions in Criminal Justice | 1 |
| CG 100 | College Survival and Success | 3 |
| CJA 115 | Introduction to Jail Operations | 3 |
| CJA 212 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| MTH 70 | Introductory Algebra | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Winter Term
| CJA 114 | Introduction to the Juvenile Process | 2 |
| CJA 105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice System | 4 |
| CJA 225 | Criminal Justice and the U.S. Constitution | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition I | 4 |
| CJA 243 | Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Term
| CJA 263 | Introduction to Corrections Casework | 3 |
| CJA 210 | Arrest, Search, and Seizure | 3 |
| CJA 102 | Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) I | 1 |
| CJA 214 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJA 217 | Interviewing and Interrogation | 3 |
| WR 227 | Technical and Professional Writing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Year 2
Fall Term
| CJA 211 | Civil Liability and Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJA 101 | Cultural Diversity in CJ Profession | 1 |
| PSY 201 | Introduction to Psychology, Part I | 4 |
| CJA 262 | Introduction to Correctional Treatment | 3 |
| CJA 230 | Police Report Writing | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Winter Term
| CJA 218 | Criminal Justice Perspectives of Violence and Aggression | 3 |
| PS 201 | US Government: Foundations and Principles | 4 |
| HE 110 | CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers | 1 |
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 4 |
| CJA 260 | Introduction to Correctional Institutions | 3 |
| CJA 245 | Search Warrant Preparation | 2 |
| CJA 244 | Tactical Communication in Crisis Incidents | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Spring Term
| CJA 202 | Oregon Physical Abilities Test (ORPAT) II | 1 |
| CJA 246 | Fish and Wildlife Enforcement | 3 |
| PSY 239 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
| Elective, General Education | 4 |
| CJA 213 | Evidence | 3 |
| CJA 280A | Cooperative Education: Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
CJA 246, PSY 239: Elective
11 REQUIRED CREDIT TOTAL PLUS
(choose at least 3 elective credits)
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Career Pathway Certificates:
Corrections Technician Certificate - 16 Credits
| CJA 100 | Professions in Criminal Justice | 1 |
| CJA 105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice System | 4 |
| CJA 114 | Introduction to the Juvenile Process | 2 |
| CJA 115 | Introduction to Jail Operations | 3 |
| CJA 263 | Introduction to Corrections Casework | 3 |
| CJA 280A | Cooperative Education: Criminal Justice | 3 |
Corrections Professional Certificate - 26 Credits
| CJA 105 | Introduction to Criminal Justice System | 4 |
| CJA 210 | Arrest, Search, and Seizure | 3 |
| CJA 211 | Civil Liability and Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJA 212 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJA 217 | Interviewing and Interrogation | 3 |
| CJA 218 | Criminal Justice Perspectives of Violence and Aggression | 3 |
| CJA 260 | Introduction to Correctional Institutions | 3 |
| CJA 262 | Introduction to Correctional Treatment | 3 |
Law Enforcement Specialist Certificate - 27 Credits
Emergency Medical Services Certificate - 17 Credits
| EMS 105 | EMT Part I | 5 |
| EMS 106 | EMT Part II | 5 |
| HE 110 | CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers | 1 |
| CG 130H | Introduction to Today's Careers: Health | 2 |
| MP 111 | Medical Terminology | 4 |