Program Information
A.S. Degree - Code 203900 - Catalog 2024/2025
Tonya Cherry, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4202,Tonya.Cherry@daytonastate.edu
Todd Tiehen, Program Manager, 386-506-4148, todd.tiehen@daytonastate.edu
Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Criminal Justice Technology Bridge program is to equip students to pursue advanced study and meaningful rewarding careers in the various fields of criminal justice, emphasizing student success and embracing excellence and diversity.
Description:
The Criminal Justice Training Center offers an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Technology Bridge that will prepare officers for promotion to a supervisory capacity or assignment to specialized units within their agencies. This program meets the qualifications for Florida salary incentives. Those who have successfully completed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Law Enforcement or Correctional Academy in Florida and passed the State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) are eligible to transfer their vocational credit earned in the academy to college credit and apply that credit to their CJ Technology Bridge degree. Credits earned at other colleges may be transferred to Daytona State College for consideration for transfer credit. Students can take college courses and the academy in any order, understanding that the academy and state exam are an integral part of the degree.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
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Exhibit effective communication within the field of Criminal Justice.
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Exhibit professional behaviors within the field of Criminal Justice.
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Exhibit cultural appropriately behavior within the field of Criminal Justice.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Approximate Additional Costs
Students should contact the Criminal Justice Training Center for approximate costs of lab fees and textbooks.
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Additional Completion Requirements
- Program specific and prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.
General Education Courses
General Education Core - 15 Credits
Communication Core (3 Credits)
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
Mathematics Core (3 Credits)
Choose One Course
Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)
Choose One Course
| AST1002 | Astronomy | 3 |
| BSC1005 | Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors) | 3 |
| CHM1020 | Chemistry in Society | 3 |
| EVR2001 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| PHY1020 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
Humanities Core (3 Credits)
Choose One Course
Social Sciences Core (3 Credits)
Choose One Course
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3 |
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3 |
AMH2010, AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement.
Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.
Program Specific Courses
| CCJ1010 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| CCJ1020 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJC1000 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
| CJJ2002 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
Program Electives (6 credits)
Choose Two Courses
Specialization: Advanced Standing Course
| CJD2990 | Criminal Justice Bridge Transition | 27 |
CJD2990: This course will appear on a student’s transcript when vocational credits have been articulated to college credit. Students cannot register for CJD2990.
Sample Program of Study
Year 1
1st Semester
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3 |
| Mathematics Core | 3 |
| CCJ1010 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 |
| CJC1000 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 |
2nd Semester
| Humanities Core | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 |
| CCJ1020 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
3rd Semester
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041) | 3 |
| Program Elective | 3 |
| CJJ2002 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| Natural Sciences Core | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 60