Overview
Offered at the Augusta, Thomson, and Waynesboro Campuses
| Entrance Dates: | Fall and Spring |
| Length of Program: | Minimum of One Term |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: | 15 |
Program Description: The Criminal Justice Specialist TCC program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Completers receive a technical certificate of credit. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue opportunities in the criminal justice field. High school diploma or GED is required for entrance into this program.
Students desiring to be employed in the public protection sector upon graduation must meet the requirements established by Georgia Code 35-8-8.
Employment Opportunities: Criminal Justice graduates of the Technical Certificate find a variety of entry-level employment opportunities in public and private protection and corrections.
Guided Pathway
Augusta Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Criminal Justice Specialist (CJ21)
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.
Thomson Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Criminal Justice Specialist
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Thomson Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
NOTE: Please see advisor for course offerings and availability. Some courses may be offered online.
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.
Waynesboro Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Criminal Justice Specialist
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Waynesboro Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
NOTE: Please see advisor for course offerings and availability. Some courses may be offered online.
*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.
Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.
The Augusta Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. For information on Title IX, contact the Title IX Coordinator, Shannon Patterson at (706) 771-4013 or in Building 100. For information on ADA/504, contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Karissa D. Wright, at (706) 7714067 or go to the Counseling Center in Building 1300.