Program Description:

The Criminal Justice Advocacy Certificate (CJAC) is a 15-credit certificate program designed for students working within or planning to work within the criminal justice system. This Certificate is of particular relevance for students that are interested in social work or other related professions such as case managers, psychotherapists, school counselors, community outreach personnel, community correctional officers, community organizers, and those working in the fields of nursing, public health, legal studies and psychology. It focuses on the intersection of law and psychology.

Certificate of Completion (15 Credits)

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

Grade of 2.0 or better for each individual course required.

Program Prerequisites:

HS Diploma or GED. College placement into ENGL 099 , EAP 099 , or EAPAB 099 .

Core Curriculum (15 Credits)

• CJ 135 Current Issues in Crime and Society Credits: 5

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• SOC 135 Current Issues in Crime and Society Credits: 5

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• CJ 136 Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution Credits: 5

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• SOC 136 Crisis Intervention and Conflict Resolution Credits: 5

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• CJ 137 Theories of Professionalism in Criminal Justice Credits: 5

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• SOC 137 Theories of Professionalism in Criminal Justice Credits: 5

Certificate Completion

Students should automatically receive their Certificate after successful completion of all required courses. If you have not received your Certificate, please contact Jenifer Aydelotte in the office of Student Learning  at jaydelotte@shoreline.edu or 206-546-4719.

Program Advisor:

Sociology Faculty Advisor: Lawrence Clarke

206-546-4700  lclarke@shoreline.edu  Rm 5307

Criminal Justice Faculty Advisor: Linda Forst

206-546-4781 lforst@shoreline.edu  Rm 5378

Program Information:

Length of Program: 15 Credits
Completion Award: Certificate of Completion
Enrollment: Fall, Winter, Spring
Approximate Quarterly Costs: $0
(in addition to tuition, books, and parking)
Website: http://shoreline.edu/programs/criminal-justice/
http://www.facebook.com/ShorelineCriminalJustice

EPC: 832B