SPE 101 — SPE 101
Summer TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDITS 31-32 CRIMINAL JUSTICE Credential: Associate in Applied Science Degree (60-61 credit hours) Certificate (30 credit hours) Program Overview: The Criminal Justice (CRJ) program is designed to provide a solid foundational understanding of the American justice system. Students are required to complete a range of major courses that blend academic learning with a highly emphasized experiential focus. Under the instruction of a diverse faculty of practicing professionals, hands -on learning exercises are utilized to translate conceptual awareness into real world application of knowledge. Individual and team -based class-room learning is also augmented by internship opportunities in area agencies and offices. The program is designed to meet the needs of both traditional and non-traditional students who seek to gain the education necessary to penetrate or advance within any number of justice professions. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all required Criminal Justice courses, with the exception of designated elective courses. Graduates of the CRJ program will be well-positioned to: • complete a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice at a four-year college or university; • apply to the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Law Enforcement Pre -Service Training Program OR Basic Law Enforcement Training Program; and/or, • seek entry -level employment in private security, law enforcement, corrections, and the courts. Program Learning Outcomes: Gr