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The magnitude and changing complexity of criminal activities dictate the need for criminal justice personnel who have had a broad-based educational experience. The program as presented includes General Education courses from the college curriculum, specialized Criminal Justice core courses, essential interdisciplinary offerings, and suggested Criminal Justice requirements.
The Associate of Applied Science Program is designed to meet the needs of pre-service and in-service criminal justice personnel as a terminal degree. Alternately, the Associate of Arts Program fulfills the initial two-year curriculum for many four-year Criminal Justice programs.
Individuals desiring a career in corrections work may benefit from this curriculum by selecting certain recommended courses in corrections. Those students who plan a career in corrections counseling or administration should also plan to take graduate study.
Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.
| Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 credits |
| Writing Level II (WR2) | (in program) |
| American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) | 3 credits |
| ARTS | 3 credits |
| HUM | 3 credits |
| LSCI | 4 credits |
| MATH | 3 credits |
| ORAL | 3 credits |
| SOC | 3 credits |
| UNST | 1 credits |
The magnitude and changing complexity of criminal activities dictate the need for criminal justice personnel with a broad-based educational experience. The Associate of Applied Science Program is designed to meet the needs of pre-service and in-service criminal justice personnel as a terminal degree. Alternately, the Associate of Arts Program fulfills the initial two-year curriculum for many four-year criminal justice programs.
Students must take 39 credits of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security courses.
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1005 | Law Enforcement Health and Wellness | 3 |
| CRMJ 1020 | Intro to Policing | 3 |
| CRMJ 1170 | Law Enforcement/Ethics,justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2000 | Court Testimony and Report Writing | 3 |
| CRMJ 2010 | Use of Force | 3 |
| CRMJ 2120 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2130 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 |
| CRMJ 2135 | Criminal Investigation II | 3 |
| CRMJ 2320 | Mental Wellness for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CRMJ 2420 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| Additional CRMJ and HSEC courses | ||
| Additional CRMJ courses |
Students must take 6 general elective credits.
|
Writing Level I (WR1) |
3 credits |
| American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) | 3 credits |
| MATH/APPM/LSCI | 3 credits |
| Student must complete six (6) credits of general education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, one of which is either WR2 or ORAL. | |
| ARTS/HUM/IT/ORAL/SOC/WR2 | 6 credits |
| UNST | 1 credits |
The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Corrections Option, is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in working in corrections. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system, criminal activities, and corrections systems in society dictate the need for criminal justice personnel that think critically and are empowered to make ethical decisions when responding to the unique needs of our corrections population. The program includes General Education courses from the college curriculum and Criminal Justice courses focused on preparing the student to pursue entry-level or advance to supervisory positions in today’s complex corrections environment.
The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Corrections, is tailored to help advance careers in the criminal justice field.
Program Requirements
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1005 | Law Enforcement Health and Wellness | 3 |
| CRMJ 1020 | Intro to Policing | 3 |
| CRMJ 1170 | Law Enforcement/Ethics,justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2000 | Court Testimony and Report Writing | 3 |
| CRMJ 2010 | Use of Force | 3 |
| CRMJ 2120 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2320 | Mental Wellness for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CRMJ 2350 | Intro to Corrections | 3 |
| CRMJ 2365 | Community Based Corrections | 3 |
| CRMJ 2420 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
General Education Requirements
| Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL | 3 credits |
| 3 credits | |
| UNST | 1 credits |
The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Law Enforcement Option, is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in becoming a law enforcement officer. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system and criminal activities in our society dictate the need for criminal justice personnel that think critically and are empowered to make ethical decisions. The program includes General Education courses from the college curriculum and Criminal Justice courses focused on preparing the student to pursue entry level or advance to supervisory positions in today’s complex law enforcement field.
The Criminal Justice Certificate I, Law Enforcement Option, is tailored to help advance careers in law enforcement.
Program Requirements
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1005 | Law Enforcement Health and Wellness | 3 |
| CRMJ 1020 | Intro to Policing | 3 |
| CRMJ 1170 | Law Enforcement/Ethics,justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2000 | Court Testimony and Report Writing | 3 |
| CRMJ 2010 | Use of Force | 3 |
| CRMJ 2120 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2210 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRMJ 2130 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 |
| CRMJ 2420 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2320 | Mental Wellness for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL | 3 credits |
| 3 credits | |
| UNST | 1 credits |
The Criminal Justice Certificate I, School Resource Officer Option, is designed for the student interested in working as a school resource officer. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system, the juvenile justice system, and criminal activities in our society dictate the need for criminal justice personnel that think critically and are empowered to make ethical decisions when responding to the unique needs of our juvenile population. The program includes General Education courses from the college curriculum and Criminal Justice courses focused on preparing the student for a career as a school resource officer.
The Criminal Justice Certificate I, School Resource Officer Option, is tailored to help advance careers in the criminal justice system with a credential in a criminal justice field of study.
Program Requirements
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1005 | Law Enforcement Health and Wellness | 3 |
| CRMJ 1020 | Intro to Policing | 3 |
| CRMJ 1170 | Law Enforcement/Ethics,justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2000 | Court Testimony and Report Writing | 3 |
| CRMJ 2010 | Use of Force | 3 |
| CRMJ 2120 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2320 | Mental Wellness for Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CRMJ 2400 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRMJ 2420 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL | 3 credits |
| 3 credits | |
| UNST | 1 credits |
The Criminal Justice Cert II is designed to meet the needs of the student interested in becoming a law enforcement officer. The magnitude and changing complexity of the criminal justice system and criminal activities in society require the foundational education provided in this Certificate program to empower those in or entering the profession to respond to the changing demands on law enforcement personnel. The program includes General Education courses from the college curriculum and Criminal Justice courses focused on preparing the student to pursue entry-level positions in today's complex criminal justice environment.
Program Requirements
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CRMJ 1005 | Law Enforcement Health and Wellness | 3 |
| CRMJ 1020 | Intro to Policing | 3 |
| CRMJ 1170 | Law Enforcement/Ethics,justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2120 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRMJ 2320 | Mental Wellness for Law Enforcement | 3 |
Building a Future in Criminal Justice
Central Wyoming College Criminal Justice program provides diverse career paths for individuals pursuing criminal justice education. Graduates can embark on various rewarding professions, including:
Public Safety, Juvenile Justice, Corrections, Victim Assistance, Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention, Loss Prevention, Court Administration, Trial Process and Research and Policy Making
For those looking to further their education, transfer options to four-year colleges or universities are available, opening doors to advanced career opportunities in the criminal justice sector.
Instructor of Criminal Justice
Chief of Police, Douglas, Wyoming
2660 Peck Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 855 – 2000
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Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332 – 3394
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240 S. Glenwood St #124
P.O. Box 4795
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733 – 7425
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302 W. Ramshorn
P.O. Box 175
Dubois, WY 82513
(307) 455 – 2625
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