Overview
Offered at the Augusta, Thomson, and Waynesboro Campuses
| Entrance Dates: | Fall and Spring |
| Length of Program: | Four Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: | 48 |
Program Description: The Criminal Justice Technology diploma 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. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology diploma. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to 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 find a variety of employment opportunities in public protection, private security, and corrections.
Guided Pathway
Augusta Day Program
PROGRAM NAME: Criminal Justice Technology (CJT2)
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 1 Fall Semester
| CRJU 1068 | CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUST | 3 |
| CRJU 2070 | JUVENILE JUSTICE | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Occupationally Related Elective | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Occupationally Related Elective | 3 |
Year 2 Spring Semester
| PSYC 1010 | BASIC PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| CRJU 2050 | INTRO TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE | 3 |
| CRJU 2090 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Occupationally Related Elective | 3 |
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
Year 1 Fall Semester
| CRJU 1068 | CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUST | 3 |
| CRJU 2070 | JUVENILE JUSTICE | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Occupationally Related Elective | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Occupationally Related Elective | 3 |
Year 2 Spring Semester
| PSYC 1010 | BASIC PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| CRJU 2050 | INTRO TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE | 3 |
| CRJU 2090 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Occupationally Related Elective | 3 |
Year 1 Fall Semester
| PSYC 1010 | BASIC PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| CRJU 2050 | INTRO TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE | 3 |
| CRJU 2090 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Occupationally Related Elective | 3 |
Year 1 Spring Semester
| PSYC 1010 | BASIC PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| CRJU 2050 | INTRO TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE | 3 |
| CRJU 2090 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Occupationally Related Elective | 3 |
Year 1 Summer Semester
| PSYC 1010 | BASIC PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| CRJU 2050 | INTRO TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE | 3 |
| CRJU 2090 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Occupationally Related Elective | 3 |
Year 2 Fall Semester
| PSYC 1010 | BASIC PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| CRJU 2050 | INTRO TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE | 3 |
| CRJU 2090 | CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Occupationally Related Elective | 3 |
*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
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Thomson Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
| CRJU 1068 | CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUST | 3 |
| CRJU 2020 | CONST LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Elective | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Elective | 3 |
Year 2 Fall Semester
Note: Students who have been convicted of a felony or sufficient misdemeanors to show a disregard for the law will not be eligible for state and local law enforcement positions.
See your advisor concerning course availability. 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
AWARD: Diploma
CAMPUS: Waynesboro Day Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
| CRJU 1400 | ETHICS & CULT PERSPECT FOR CJ | 3 |
| CRJU 2020 | CONST LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 3 |
CRJU XXXX
| Elective | 3 |
| MATH 1012 | FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS | 3 |
Year 1 Summer Semester
| CRJU 1068 | CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUST | 3 |
| CRJU 2070 | JUVENILE JUSTICE | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Elective | 3 |
XXXX XXXX
| Elective | 3 |
Year 2 Fall Semester
Note: Students who have been convicted of a felony or sufficient misdemeanors to show a disregard for the law will not be eligible for state and local law enforcement positions.
See your advisor concerning course availability. 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.