Edinboro State College

Certificate Program

1735 Market Street Ext.
Warren, Pennsylvania
16365

CRIMINAL; JUSTICE
CERTIFICAfE PROGRAM

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are increasing federal, state and
local requirements for law enforcement per­
sonnel to up-grade their education. Furthermore,
the field of Criminal Justice has taken on
new aspects as well as new challenges so that
today it encompasses many areas relating to
law enforcement. Currently, Criminal Justice
must deal with the foundations of law, the
nature of crime and the work of policeman,
lawyers, courts and prisons. In addition, cor­
rectional programs, policy formation, more
effective crime control and improvement of
the criminal justice system must be reviewed.
Therefore, the person who deals in Criminal
Justice today must have a broader, more liberal
orientation and understanding of the many com­
ponents of the discipline. The emphasis upon
Criminal Justice in this program is predicated
upon an introductory sequence of courses in
general education which widens the over-all
perspective of the person dealing with the
public.

meet the practical and vocational needs of the
working person who desires to improve his pro­
fessional background and/or his chances for
promotion while on the job.
The program has particular advantages
for students within the Warren area and is de­
signed to provide excellent training for a rea­
sonable cost. Students within commuting dis­
tance of Warren will be able to commute to
classes, thereby eliminating residential costs.
Those from out of the area, can obtain room and
board in Warren to meet their needs.
The program is designed so that persons
can attend full-time, or on a part-time basis by
those who are now employed and wish to pur­
sue the Certificate while they work.

KEEP IN MIND
The Warren Campus is a two-year branch
campus of Edinboro State College.

CURRICULUM
Fees - Application,fee $10.00
The curriculum includes a balance of
liberal arts courses, taken in the area of gen­
eral education, and the more specialized courses
required for Criminal Justice. In addition, stu­
dents have an opportunity to choose electives.

SPECIAL FEATURES OF
THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The two-year Certificate Program deve­
loped by Edinboro State College is designed to

Fees per credit hour $31.00
Cost of books approximately $10.00 per
course.
Financial aid is available under some
programs.
The Certificate Program in Criminal
Justice is a cooperative one between Edinboro
State College, Warren Campus, and the Warren
County School District.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE

CJ 370 CORRECTIONAL SYSTEMS

(3)

Cr, hrs.
(18)

Investigation of the theory and practice
underlying modern correctional approaches.
Special attention will be devoted to principles
of probation and parole, problems of rehabili­
tation and the legal status of paroled prisoners.

Arts and Humanities

6

SO 530 SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
(3)

Science and Mathematics

6

Behavioral and Social Sciences

6

A total of 60 s.h. are required for this
program.

General Education

Criminal Justice

(21)

Criminal Justice Systems
3
CJ200 Introduction to Law Enforcement
and Criminal Justice
Legal Aspects of Crime

3

CJ462 Pennsylvania Criminal Code
CJ469 Criminal Procedure
CJ463 Criminal Evidence
Social Relationships of Crime and
Delinquency
S0207 Contemporary Social Problems
S0335 Juvenile Delinquency
Techniques of Dealing with Crime
CJ240 Police Techniques
CJ350 Police-Human Relations
CJ452 Police Administration

SO 532 CRIMINOLOGY
3

6

Field Experience or Electives Relating
to Criminal Justice
Electives

The primary focus of this course is upon
various types of adult crimes in categories
such as white collar, organized crime, public
order crime, professional crime, political crime,
and violent personal assessment of criminal
behavior, citizen reaction to and involvement
with crime and victimization studies.

CJ 355 CRIMINALISTICS

(21)

may be offered:
CJ307 Correctional Systems
SO530 Sociology of Deviant Behavior
CJ355 Criminalistics

(3)

(3)

6

If the enrollment in this program becomes
large enough, the following additional courses

S0532 Criminology

The study of the process by which in­
dividuals in our society become labeled as
deviant, the reaction of society to deviant
behavior, and the methods by which various
agencies and individuals attempt to regulate,
control and treat deviant behavior. Particular
attention is given to the assumption of deviant
identities, the formation of deviant subcultures
and the creation of secondary deviance. Rather
than focusing upon particular forms of deviant
behavior, a framework is provided with which
any form of deviance may be studied.

This course consists of the scientific
aspects of criminal investigation. Major em­
phasis will focus on the science of finger­
printing and the examination of evidence. Some
examination of advanced police science labora­
tory techniques such as examining firearms,
poisons, hairs, fibers will be included.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1.

High school graduate or GED equivalency
diploma.

2.

Personal interview.

3.

Determination by appropriate college of­
ficials that student will benefit from the
program.

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Forward to: Warren Campus, Edinboro State
College, 1735 Market Street Extension, Warren,
Pa., 16365
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Edinboro State College,

Edinboro, Pa., 16444.

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Certificate Programs are not Associate
Degree programs. Edinboro State College does
not have authorization to confer the Associate

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Degree at this time.