Criminal Justice Technology A.A.S.
Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A55180)
This curriculum is designed to provide practical 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 law, investigative principles, ethics and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers 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.
This program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree. To be eligible for graduation, the student must have satisfactorily completed the course requirements as outlined below.
To qualify for admission into this program, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Criminal Justice Technology A.A.S. Curriculum
Fall Semester -1st Year
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | | | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| OR | | | | | | | |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | | | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | | | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 112 | Criminology | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 132 | Court Procedure & Evidence | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 16 |
Spring Semester-1st Year
| *ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| POL ___ | Political Science Req. | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | **Elective (Social Science) | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 131 | Criminal Law | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 18 |
Fall Semester-2nd Year
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| *MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | | | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 141 | Corrections | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 160 | Terrorism: Underlying Issues | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 221 | Investigative Principles | | | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| HUM/FINE ARTS | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 20 |
Spring Semester-2nd Year
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 151 | Introduction to Loss Prevention | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 170 | Critical Incident Mgmt for Public Safety | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 225 | Crisis Intervention | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | **Elective (Social Science) | | | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 18 |
Students who have completed BLET since 1985 will receive credit for the following courses:
Students who have completed Basic Correctional Officer Training/Detention Officer Certificate Course since 1985 will receive credit for the following courses:
SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
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| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
15 |
| MAJOR COURSES |
52 |
| OTHER REQUIRED COURSES |
04 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
71 |
Expected program competencies are maintained by the lead instructor for this program, while course competencies are maintained by the respective instructors of specific courses.
NOTE: The previous curriculum outline is intended as a guide only. The sequence of course offerings is subject to change at the discretion of the administration.
C=Class L=Lab CL=Clinic Cr=Credit