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Criminal Justice
Explore justice systems, criminology and public safety while developing analytical and professional skills.
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Understand justice. Strengthen safety. Serve with integrity.
Explore justice systems, criminology and public safety while developing analytical and professional skills. You’ll explore criminology, justice systems and professional ethics through practical projects, teamwork and experiences that bring the profession to life. Along the way, you’ll discover where your strengths can take you—toward opportunities such as justice-services officer or security supervisor, entrepreneurship or further study.
What you’ll explore
Entry requirements
Your path to ECC may begin in different ways. This programme accommodates multiple admission routes, and our Admissions team can help you understand how your qualifications fit.
A minimum of five (5) CSEC or GCE O-Level passes, including English A/English Language and Mathematics.
Equivalent qualifications and mature status may be considered in accordance with CCCJ/ECC policy.
Programme structure
Explore each published study period, from your first foundation courses to the experiences that prepare you for work and further study.
Full-time2 years4 published study periods＋
Year 1 • Semester I＋
COMM1101Communication I3CJUS1101Introduction to Criminal Justice3PSYC1111Introduction to Psychology I3SOCI2301Introduction to Sociology3CJUS1210Criminal Law I3Year 1 • Semester II＋
COMM1202Communication II3ITEC1104Fundamentals of Information Technology3CJUS1202Police and the Community3CJUS1102Ethics in Criminal Justice3CJUS1203Law and Society3MATH1208Statistics for Social Sciences3Year 2 • Semester III＋
CJUS2301Gangs and Organized Crimes3MGMT2405Small Business Management3CJUS1301Forensic Science3CJUS1206Introduction to Penology3COMM2401Oral Communication3CJUS1204Fundamentals of Criminology3Year 2 • Summer II＋
WOEP1101Field Experience/Practicum/Internship3Part-time2 years6 published study periods＋
Year 1 • Semester I＋
COMM1101Communication I3CJUS1101Introduction to Criminal Justice3PSYC1111Introduction to Psychology I3ITEC1104Fundamentals of Information Technology3Year 1 • Semester II＋
COMM1202Communication II3CJUS1210Criminal Law I3SOCI2301Introduction to Sociology3CJUS1102Ethics in Criminal Justice3Year 1 • Summer I＋
CJUS2201Criminal Law II3CJUS1202Police and the Community3CJUS1203Law and Society3MATH1208Statistics for Social Sciences3Year 2 • Semester III＋
CJUS2301Gangs and Organized Crimes3COMM2401Oral Communication3CJUS1301Forensic Science3CJUS1206Introduction to Penology3Year 2 • Semester IV＋
CJUS2401Technology Based Crimes3CJUS2402Seminar on Crime Reduction/Prevention Strategies1MGMT2405Small Business Management3CJUS2302Criminal Investigation and Procedures3Year 2 • Summer II＋
ELECTIVEElective3WOEP1101Field Experience/Practicum/Internship3RMTD2301Introduction to Research Methodology3CJUS1204Fundamentals of Criminology3The structure shown is a guide. Course or unit sequencing and availability may be adjusted to reflect enrolment levels, faculty availability and programme scheduling requirements. Offerings may therefore move to a different semester or position in the sequence.
Your associate degree journey includes more than the curriculum table.
Depending on your entry qualifications, you may need Foundation Mathematics or English. Applicable associate degree students also complete PACE, U-VAC, Information Literacy, Social Outreach and other published college-wide requirements. These requirements do not continue into the bachelor’s stage.
Understand your requirements →You may be a strong fit if you…
are curious about law & public safety and ready to build practical skills.
want a structured pathway that connects learning with real career possibilities.
value teamwork, problem-solving and continuous professional growth.
Main Campus
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