What You Will Learn
Get to know the Criminal Justice System!
The Criminal Justice-Justice Studies program provides you with a solid background in the criminal justice system plus a strong foundation in several types of law. CCM students study justice programs within the criminal, civil and family court systems plus how cases are investigated and prepared, negotiated and taken to court.
Curriculum
Our Criminal Justice-Justice Studies program features a 29-credit core, including courses such as Criminal Law and Procedure, Criminal Justice System, Fundamentals of Law, etc. plus a 31+credit general education foundation – meeting the demand of industry.
Learn a foundation in the law, litigation and procedures with a strong emphasis on legal ethics. Students are specifically trained to work with attorneys in preparation of legal cases and law office management.
Graduates gain extensive knowledge in research, legal writing, preparing a case and litigation procedures and can put these skills to immediate use in their legal system career.
An Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice – Justice Studies gives you a solid foundation to launch a career as a:
- Attorney
- Case Manager
- Claims Examiner
- Clerk of the Court
- Legal Assistant / Paralegal
- Paralegal
- Legislative Analyst
- Human Relations Specialist
- Legal Research Specialist
- Probation Officer
Why Study Criminal Justice at CCM?
- The department’s goal is to give you the academic preparation necessary to be successful in this field. We rely heavily on our experience as professionals to demonstrate the applicability of the material to the real world of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
- Our full time faculty are retired criminal justice professionals with many years of experience in a variety of different areas and many of our adjuncts are current practitioners.
- Morris County is home to the third highest number of attorneys in the state providing numerous employment opportunities during your studies and after earning the certificate.
- This program is available on campus and online giving flexible learning options.
The program also enables a smooth transfer process if you choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree at any of these four-year institutions:
- Rutgers/Newark (classes given on CCM campus)
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice (City University of NY)
- West Virginia University
- William Paterson
- Montclair State
- Centenary College
- Fairleigh Dickinson University
Paying for Your Criminal Justice Education
Earning an associate’s degree in Criminal Justice-Justice Studies is a powerful investment that will pay off over the course of your life, in both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost, and how do you afford it?
There’s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your education.
Featured Courses
Litigation Procedures
This course is an introduction to the legal system with a focus on the New Jersey Court System. A review of substantive areas of law and application of procedural concepts from initiation of a lawsuit through entry of judgment will be undertaken. The course will also address the process of client interviewing, investigation, drafting of pleadings and other documents, and preparation for trial
Fundamentals of Law
Fundamentals of Law is an introduction to the court system and the principles of substantive law in the field of contracts, torts, property, and family law.
Criminal Justice System
A study of the overall system of criminal justice from its early historical development to its evolution within the United States. Identification of various sub-enforcement, courts and corrections; their role expectations and systems and components – law interrelationships; and basic premises of crime, punishment and rehabilitation
Your Justice Studies Faculty Advisor
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Chair, Associate Professor
