Associate in Criminal Justice Technology (A55180)
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored.
Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional laws, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, security, and technology.
Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.
Academic Plan
First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
| CJC 131 | Criminal Law | 3 |
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| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
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| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
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| PSY 118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 |
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| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
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| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJC 120 | Interviews/Interrogations | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| CJC 213 | Substance Abuse | 3 |
| CJC 221 | Investigative Principles | 4 |
| CJC 241 | Community Based Corrections | 3 |
| COM 120 | Introduction to Interpersonal, Communication | 3 |
| WBL 110 | World of Work | 1 |
Elective
| Humanities | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring Semester
| CJC 132 | Court Procedure & Evidence | 3 |
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3 |
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Total Credit Hours: 68
Requirements
Humanities Electives