Certificate in Criminal Justice

The Certificate in Basic Law Enforcement was initially developed when Guam Community College was created by Public Law 14-77 and the responsibility for police basic training was transferred from the University of Guam to Guam Community College. Presently, it continues to be the required curriculum for all territorial law enforcement academy cycles.

The first substantive revision was made in February 2011, which was made upon the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee request to realign the Certificate Program and the Criminal Justice Associate Degree Program. It also addressed new general education core requirements to commence fall Semester 2003.

The second substantive revision created a new area of concentration in Marine & Terrestrial Conservation Enforcement.  Thus, students may now elect to graduate with a Certificate in Criminal Justice in either the Law Enforcement Track or Marine & Terrestrial Conservation Enforcement Track.
Course requirements may identify prerequisite that must be completed with a passing grade. 

Program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs):
Upon successful completion of the Certificate in Criminal Justice program, students will be able to:

1. Identify the legal procedures for gathering information about crimes, criminal procedure, and defendants’ rights.
2. Describe the process of the criminal justice system and the duties and responsibilities of the criminal justice professional.
3. Demonstrate the ability to understand the interrelations, ethics, and role expectations of the criminal justice professional in society.

Law Enforcement Administration Track
Major Requirements
Course	Course Name	Credits
CJ100	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CJ102	First Responder	3
CJ126	Officer Survival	3
CJ126L	Officer Survival Laboratory	1
CJ132	Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)	3
CJ135	Firearms Use/Safety/Care	3
CJ150	Criminal Procedure	3
CJ200	Criminal Law	3
CJ205	Report Writing for Law Enforcement	3
CJ225	Criminal Investigation	3
PY125	Interpersonal Relations	3
Certificate Total		31

 

Marine & Terrestrial Conservation Enforcement Track
Major Requirements
Course	Course Name	Credits
CJ100	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CJ102	First Responder	3
CJ122/SI122	Introduction to Forensic Science	4
CJ126	Officer Survival	3
CJ126L	Officer Survival Laboratory	1
CJ132	Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC)	3
CJ135	Firearms Use/Safety/Care	3
CJ150	Criminal Procedure	3
CJ200	Criminal Law	3
CJ205	Report Writing for Law Enforcement	3
CJ225	Criminal Investigation	3
CJ292	Criminal Justice Practicum	3
SI120	Introduction to Island Ecology and Resource Management	3
Certificate Total		38