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Criminal Justice

Explore justice systems, criminology and public safety while developing analytical and professional skills.

Why this programme

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

01Criminology
02Justice systems
03Professional ethics
Getting started

Entry requirements

Your path to ECC may begin in different ways. The requirements below show the routes available for this programme, and our Admissions team can help you understand how your qualifications fit.

01

A minimum of five (5) CSEC or GCE O-Level passes, including English A/English Language and Mathematics.

02

Equivalent qualifications and mature status may be considered in accordance with CCCJ/ECC policy.

Plan your studies

Programme structure

Explore each study option semester by semester, from your first foundation courses to the experiences that prepare you for work and further study. Summer semesters are included where they help you complete the two-year stage.

Full-time2 years4 published study periods
Year 1 • Semester I
CodeCourseCredits / hours
COMM1101Communication I3
CJUS1101Introduction to Criminal Justice3
PSYC1111Introduction to Psychology I3
SOCI2301Introduction to Sociology3
CJUS1210Criminal Law I3
Year 1 • Semester II
CodeCourseCredits / hours
COMM1202Communication II3
ITEC1104Fundamentals of Information Technology3
CJUS1202Police and the Community3
CJUS1102Ethics in Criminal Justice3
CJUS1203Law and Society3
MATH1208Statistics for Social Sciences3
Year 2 • Semester III
CodeCourseCredits / hours
CJUS2301Gangs and Organized Crimes3
MGMT2405Small Business Management3
CJUS1301Forensic Science3
CJUS1206Introduction to Penology3
COMM2401Oral Communication3
CJUS1204Fundamentals of Criminology3
Year 2 • Summer II
CodeCourseCredits / hours
WOEP1101Field Experience/Practicum/Internship3
Part-time2 years6 published study periods
Year 1 • Semester I
CodeCourseCredits / hours
COMM1101Communication I3
CJUS1101Introduction to Criminal Justice3
PSYC1111Introduction to Psychology I3
ITEC1104Fundamentals of Information Technology3
Year 1 • Semester II
CodeCourseCredits / hours
COMM1202Communication II3
CJUS1210Criminal Law I3
SOCI2301Introduction to Sociology3
CJUS1102Ethics in Criminal Justice3
Year 1 • Summer I
CodeCourseCredits / hours
CJUS2201Criminal Law II3
CJUS1202Police and the Community3
CJUS1203Law and Society3
MATH1208Statistics for Social Sciences3
Year 2 • Semester III
CodeCourseCredits / hours
CJUS2301Gangs and Organized Crimes3
COMM2401Oral Communication3
CJUS1301Forensic Science3
CJUS1206Introduction to Penology3
Year 2 • Semester IV
CodeCourseCredits / hours
CJUS2401Technology Based Crimes3
CJUS2402Seminar on Crime Reduction/Prevention Strategies1
MGMT2405Small Business Management3
CJUS2302Criminal Investigation and Procedures3
Year 2 • Summer II
CodeCourseCredits / hours
ELECTIVEElective3
WOEP1101Field Experience/Practicum/Internship3
RMTD2301Introduction to Research Methodology3
CJUS1204Fundamentals of Criminology3
Where you’ll study

Main Campus

This programme is based at the campus shown. Selected classes may also use online, field, laboratory or work-placement environments.

Main Campus137 Mountain View Avenue, Kingston 3
Is it right for you?

You may be a strong fit if you…

01

are curious about law & public safety and ready to build practical skills.

02

want a structured pathway that connects learning with real career possibilities.

03

value teamwork, problem-solving and continuous professional growth.

Still deciding?

Let’s find the programme that fits your future.

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