Big Sky Pathway

Program: Dawson Career & Adult Basic Education BIG SKY PATHWAY PROPOSAL COLLEGE: Dawson Community College COLLEGE DEGREE PROGRAM: CAS Correctional Officer, AAS Criminal Justice – Peace Officer, AAS Criminal Justice – Private Security, AAS Criminal Justice Cluster Overview: Pathway Options: Occupation Examples: Jobs in the Law, Public  Correction Services Correctional Officers & Jailers, Safety, Corrections &  Emergency & Fire Security Guards, Emergency Security cluster involve Management Services Management Directors, Fire planning, managing, and Inspectors, Firefighters, Criminal  Law Enforcement providing legal, public safety, Investigators & Special Agents, Services protective services and Forensic Science Technicians, Police homeland security, including  Legal Services Detectives, Lawyers, Protective professional and technical Service Workers, Arbitrators, support services. Mediators, & Conciliators. For more detailed career lattices, go to: For a complete listing, go to: https://www.iseek.org/careers/pathwa http://online.onetcenter.org/find/career? ys.html c=13&g=Go CRITICAL SKILLS PRACTICED IN ADULT LEARNING CENTER Reading Learners must be able to interpret laws, reports, Notes statistical information, and multiple forms and regulations. Applications Read articles in journals on criminal justice and define terms. Read various types of observational pieces of writing and understand the concepts, terms, and inferences made. Writing Concentrate on Observational Writing and/or Notes Technical Writing with emphasis on sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, chronological formation of events, proper use of citations in multiple written forms and reports. Applications Write a field report, a press release, a warrant affidavit, a probation report.

Mathematics Concentrate on addition, subtraction, Notes multiplication and division as well as understanding the principals of triangulation, ratios, speed distance and volume calculations. Application Estimate, apply, & solve problems involving fractions, decimals, percentages, & real numbers; construct & interpret tables, charts, maps and/or graphs; apply measurement concepts of distance, direction, rate, time & acceleration; explain & give examples of variable interest rates. Other academic skills: The ability to understand and use the latest Notes Technology technology is absolutely necessary. Application Complete a job shadow. Access data from electronic bulletin boards, news groups, home pages, & other online resources. Employability Skills Teamwork; leadership, excellent communication Notes & critical thinking skills, keen observation & problem solving skills,

The courses shown in this career ladder are an example of what may be required as course names and requirements for certificates may change. For up-to-date information, please refer to the college’s catalog. Applications Visit with a law enforcement officer and ask questions about work expectations.

SUGGESTED TRANSITIONAL COURSES AND EXPERIENCES

College courses: PSCI 210 Intro to State and Local Government (3), PSCI 260 Intro to State and Local Government (3), ECP 100 First Aid & CPR (1) Notes: Online courses: 70247 PSCI 260 Intro to State and Local Government (3), ECP 100 First Aid & CPR (1) Notes: Other: Job Shadowing through Glendive Job Service or ACTION for Eastern Montana - Youth Employment Notes: POSTSECONDARY PROGRAM OF STUDY CAS - Correctional Officer Math English Major Other WRIT101 College CJUS 220 Intro to Corrections (3); CJLE 109 CAPP131 Basic Semes Writing I (3) Police Report Writing (3); SOCI 101 Intro to Microsoft Office ter Sociology (3); SOCI 211 Intro to Criminology 1 or SOCI 201 Social Problems

M111 Tech CJUS 231 Criminal Evidence/Procedure (3); COMX 111 Intro to Semes Math (3) CJUS 212 Defensive Tactics (2); CJUS 208 Public Speaking ter CJ Ethics and Leadership (3); PSYX 100 Intro (3) st 2 to Psychology (3); ECP 100 1 Aid and CPR (1) POSTSECONDARY PROGRAM OF STUDY AAS Criminal Justice - Peace Officer Math English Major Other WRIT101 College CJUS 121 Introduction to Criminal Justice Semes Writing I (3) (3); ter CJLE 105 Police Patrol Procedures; PSCI 210 1 Intro to American Government (3); SOCI101 Introduction to Sociology (3) CJUS215 CJ Community Relations (3); Semes CJLE108 Traffic Accident Investigation; ter CJLE212 Defensive Tactics (2) CJLE110 2 Interviewing/Interrogation (1); PSCI260 Intro to State and Local Government (3); CAPP131 Basic MS Office (3) CJUS 200 Principles of Criminal Law (3); Semes CJLE 106 Basic Police Firearms Training (2); ter CJLE 109 Police Report Writing; CJLE 298** 3 LE Internship (1); SOCI 211* Introduction to Criminology (or) SOCI 260* Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency (3); COMX 111 Intro to The courses shown in this career ladder are an example of what may be required as course names and requirements for certificates may change. For up-to-date information, please refer to the college’s catalog. Public Speaking (3); ECP 100 1st Aid and CPR (1)

M111 Tech CJUS 231 Criminal Evidence/Procedure (3); Semes Math (3) CJUS 208 CJ Ethnics/Leadership (3); CJLE ter 209 Criminal Investigation (3); SOCI 201* 4 Social Problems (3) SOCI 206* Deviant Behavior (3); CAPP 131 Basic MS Office (3); PSYX 101 Intro to Psychology (3) POSTSECONDARY PROGRAM OF STUDY AAS Criminal Justice - Private Security Math English Major Other WRIT101 College CJUS 121 Introduction to Criminal Justice Semes Writing I (3) (3); ter CJLE 225 Intro to Security/Loss Prevention 1 (3); PSCI 210 Intro to American Government (3);

SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology (3) CJUS 215 CJ Community Relations (3); CJLE Semes 245 Security Systems (3); PSCI 260 Intro to ter State and Local Government (3); CAPP 131 2 Basic MS Office (3); COMX 111 Intro to Public Speaking (3) CJLE 109 Police CJUS 200 Principles of Criminal Law (3); Semes Report Writing (or) SOCI 211* Introduction to Criminology (or) ter WRIT122 Intro to SOCI 260* Introduction to Juvenile 3 Business Writing Delinquency (3); PSYX 101 Intro to General (3) or WRIT 201 Psychology (3 College Writing II M111 Tech CJUS 231 Criminal Evidence/Procedure (3); Semes Math (3) CJUS 208 CJ Ethics/Leadership (3); ter CJLE 240 Security Administration (3); SOCI 4 201* Social Problems (or) SOCI 206* Deviant Behavior (3) POSTSECONDARY PROGRAM OF STUDY AAS Criminal Justice Math English Major Other WRIT101 College CJUS 121 Introduction to Criminal Justice Semes Writing I (3) (3); ter PSCI 210 Intro to American Government (3); 1 SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology (3); COMX 111 Intro to Public Speaking (3) CJUS/CJLE Program Electives (2) *8 credits total CJUS 215 CJ Community Relations (3); PSCI Semes 260 Intro to State and Local Government ter (3); CJUS/CJLE Program Electives (2); CAPP 2 131 Basic MS Office (3); PSYX 101 Intro to General Psychology (3) CJLE109 Police CJUS 200 Principles of Criminal Laws (3); Semes Report Writing (or) CJUS 220 Introduction to Corrections (3); ter WRIT201 College SOCI 211* Intro to Criminology (or) SOCI 3 Writing II (or) 260* Intro to Juvenile Delinquency (3); The courses shown in this career ladder are an example of what may be required as course names and requirements for certificates may change. For up-to-date information, please refer to the college’s catalog. WRIT122 * Intro to CJUS/CJLE Professional Electives (2) Business Writing (3)

M111 Tech CJUS 231 Criminal Evidence/Procedure (3); Semes Math (3) CJUS 208 CJ Ethnics/Leadership (3); SOCI ter 201* Social Problems (or) SOCI 206* 4 Deviant Behavior (3); CJUS/CJLE Professional Electives (2); PSYX 101 Introduction to Psychology (3) * Students must choose between SOCI 211 or SOCI 260 and between SOCI 201 or SOCI 206 Montana POSTSECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES Your Guide to Montana’s Certificate and Associate Degree Programs: MT Two Year Colleges and Programs: Four Year Colleges/Universities: Dawson Community College-(DCC), Flathead Valley Community College-(FVCC)  Requires diploma or HSEC Air Force, Air Guard, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy MILITARY  17 with parental For more information: http://todaysmilitary.com consent; 18 without  Requires completion of a Basic Academy PROFESSIONAL  Must be a full Reserve Officer Training CERTIFICATE time peace officer employed by a P.O.S.T. program  Requirement for all officers already employed by a Montana Law Enforcement BASIC TRAINING Agency. Montana Law Enforcement Academy PROGRAMS  Pre-service program available for individuals interested in a law enforcement career.  30-45 credits; CAS-Corrections limited general CERTIFICATE, education credits DIPLOMA  Complete in one year or less  Requires diploma AAS-Criminal Justice or HSEC AAS-Criminal Justice - Peace Officer Training  60-72 credits; AAS-Criminal Justice – Private Security Option includes 15-25 general ed ASSOCIATE OF credits APPLIED SCIENCE  Complete in two years (if prepared academically in math and English)

The courses shown in this career ladder are an example of what may be required as course names and requirements for certificates may change. For up-to-date information, please refer to the college’s catalog.  Requires 4-year Transfer Degrees college prep for Take advantage of our 2 + 2 Articulation agreements: admission MSU – Northern  Credit hour MSU – Billings requirements: Norwich University (Vermont) 120-128 credits -48 hours upper BACCALAUREATE division credits DEGREE -30-60 hours Major field of study credits -6 hours A & Score requirements  Complete in four years Degree and Program Inventory above may not be all inclusive

Average Annual Montana Salaries (2015) Probation, Officers Correctional, Officers Paralegals, Police Officers, Detectives

Career Path Salary Probation Officers $41,300 Correctional Officers $34,340 Paralegals $44,180 Police Officers $47,730 Detectives $77,220

The courses shown in this career ladder are an example of what may be required as course names and requirements for certificates may change. For up-to-date information, please refer to the college’s catalog.