Criminal Justice Specialist

Course Outline

Learn everything you need to know to start a new career as a Criminal Justice Specialist. You’ll start by learning about career opportunities in the industry and then develop a foundation in the psychology of crime and victimization. You’ll discover the elements of investigations, crime scenes, and criminal law that show you how a Criminal Justice Specialist fits into each piece of the law enforcement picture.

Here’s an overview of the custom learning materials and bonus items you’ll receive in your course.

Pack 1

Lessons

1. The Exciting World of Criminal Justice
2. Your Role in the Criminal Justice System
3. Psychology, Biology, Sociology and Crime
4. Criminology 101
5. American Government
6. Policing
7. Private Security

Bonus Items

• Course Introduction
• U.S. Career Institute Sticky Notes
• Pen Light
• You Can Do It! CD

Lessons

1. The Crime Scene
2. The Investigation Begins
3. Helping the Victims
4. Law Enforcement Reports and Documentation
5. A Tour Through the U.S. Court System
6. Criminal Law

Bonus Items

• Professional Development, Part 1
• Fitness for Police Officers, Security Guards and Correctional Officers Supplement
• How to Juggle Work and Family Supplement
• Reporter’s Notepad
• Exercise Band

Pack 3

Lessons

1. A Criminal Trial
2. Sentencing
3. Corrections I—Living Behind Bars
4. Corrections II—Living on Parole
5. Juvenile Delinquency—Theories and Rationale

Bonus Items

• Ergonomics: Creating a Healthy Working Environment Supplement
• Professional Development, Part 2
• Computers—A Buyer’s and User’s Guide Supplement
• Coffee Travel Mug

Lessons

1. Juvenile Delinquency—Crimes and the Courts
2. Issues that Face the Criminal Justice System
3. Crimes Up Close

Bonus Items

• Communication Skills Supplement
• Professional Development, Part 3
• Leather Organizer

Lessons