Criminal Justice (A.A.S.) | Westmoreland County Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionWritingInstructing

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageLaw and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech ClarityInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityNear VisionInformation Ordering

Tasks

Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as criminal law, d
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

Technology

Computer based training softwareData base user interface and query softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareInformation retrieval or search software

Tools

Body wire recording devicesCarousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital audio recordersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersElectroshock weaponsGlobal positioning system GPS receivers

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-1111.00	Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary	title_inference	$71,470 median$143,130 top	+1.85%	30

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Lectures on specialized topics such as defensive policing and investigation techniques — prepare and deliver with reduced oversight to undergraduate and graduate students in a university criminal justice program.
Classroom discussions on complex law enforcement scenarios — facilitate and moderate with growing independence, encouraging critical thinking among diverse student cohorts.
Comprehensive grading workflows for papers, exams, and class participation — manage routinely, providing substantive written feedback aligned with learning outcomes.
Examination cycles — compile, administer, and grade efficiently, delegating proctoring tasks to graduate teaching assistants when appropriate.
Professional conferences and peer networks — participate in regularly to incorporate emerging trends in public safety and criminal justice into course content.
Student performance data and attendance records — monitor and analyze using institutional databases to identify at-risk students and coordinate early interventions.
Homework assignments, supplemental readings, and instructional handouts — develop and revise based on observed student learning needs across multiple course sections.
Course content and instructional methods — evaluate and refine each semester, integrating active learning strategies appropriate to law enforcement education.
Computer-based training software and information retrieval tools — integrate into course delivery to support technology-enhanced learning in a postsecondary environment.
Social perceptiveness and service orientation — apply when advising students on academic progress and career pathways in criminal justice fields.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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