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Summer Semester 2023 Catalog

Criminal Justice Technology, Diploma

Overview

Offered at the Augusta Campus, Thomson, and Waynesboro Sites.

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.

Curriculum Outline

Basic Skills Courses, 9 credits

ENGL 1010FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I

3

MATH 1012FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS

3

PSYC 1010BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

3

Occupational Courses, 30 credits

COMP 1000INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY

3

CRJU 1010INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY

3

CRJU 1030CORRECTIONS

3

CRJU 1040PRINCIPLES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

3

CRJU 1068CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

CRJU 1400ETHICS AND CULTURAL PERSPECT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

CRJU 2020CONSTITUTIONAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

CRJU 2050INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

3

CRJU 2070JUVENILE JUSTICE

3

 

CRJU 2100CRIMINAL JUSTICE EXTERNSHIP

3

OR

CRJU 2090CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM

3

Occupationally Related Electives, 9 credits

CRJU 1021PRIVATE SECURITY

3

CRJU 1062METHODS OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION

3

CRJU 1065COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING

3

CRJU 1075REPORT WRITING

3

CRJU 2060CRIMINOLOGY

3

CRJU 2110HOMELAND SECURITY

3

LETA 1017LAW ENFORCEMENT SKILLS FOR BASIC POST CERTIFICATION

2

LETA 1029TRAFFIC SERVICES FOR BASIC POST CERTIFICATION

3

LETA 1039FIREARMS TRAINING FOR BASIC POST CERTIFICATION

4

Notes:

  • 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.  
  • Some LETA courses may be used in lieu of certain CRJU courses.  Please check Degree Works and confirm with your program advisor to determine if prior earned LETA courses may be substituted.

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Augusta Day Program, Fall Start

PROGRAM NAME: Criminal Justice Technology

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

PSYC 1010BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

3

CRJU 2050INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

3

CRJU 2090CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for occupational guided elective options.

Year 1 Spring Semester

PSYC 1010BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

3

CRJU 2050INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

3

CRJU 2090CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for occupational guided elective options.

Year 1 Summer Semester

PSYC 1010BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

3

CRJU 2050INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

3

CRJU 2090CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for occupational guided elective options.

Year 2 Fall Semester

PSYC 1010BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

3

CRJU 2050INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

3

CRJU 2090CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for occupational guided elective options. 

Augusta Day Program, Spring Start

PROGRAM NAME: Criminal Justice Technology

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program

Year 1 Spring Semester

ENGL 1010FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I

3

CRJU 1010INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY

3

CRJU 1030CORRECTIONS

3

CRJU 1040PRINCIPLES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

3

Year 1 Summer Semester

MATH 1012FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS

3

COMP 1000INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY

3

CRJU 1400ETHICS AND CULTURAL PERSPECT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

CRJU 2020CONSTITUTIONAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

Year 1 Fall Semester

CRJU 1068CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

CRJU 2070JUVENILE JUSTICE

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for occupational guided elective options.

Year 2 Spring Semester

PSYC 1010BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

3

CRJU 2050INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

3

CRJU 2090CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for occupational guided elective options.

Thomson Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Criminal Justice

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Thomson Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

CRJU 1010INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY

3

CRJU 1030CORRECTIONS

3

CRJU 1040PRINCIPLES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

3

ENGL 1010FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I

3

Year 1 Spring Semester

CRJU 1400ETHICS AND CULTURAL PERSPECT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

CRJU 2020CONSTITUTIONAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

COMP 1000INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER LITERACY

3

MATH 1012FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS

3

Year 1 Summer Semester

CRJU 1068CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

CRJU 2020CONSTITUTIONAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for occupational guided elective options.

Year 2 Fall Semester

PSYC 1010BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

3

CRJU 2050INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

3

CRJU 2090CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for occupational guided elective options. 

Waynesboro Day Program

PROGRAM NAME: Criminal Justice

AWARD: Diploma

CAMPUS: Waynesboro Day Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

CRJU 1010INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY

3

CRJU 1030CORRECTIONS

3

CRJU 1040PRINCIPLES OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

3

ENGL 1010FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGLISH I

3

Year 1 Spring Semester

CRJU 1400ETHICS AND CULTURAL PERSPECT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

CRJU 2020CONSTITUTIONAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

MATH 1012FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for occupational guided elective options.

Year 1 Summer Semester

CRJU 1068CRIMINAL LAW FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE

3

CRJU 2070JUVENILE JUSTICE

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for occupational guided elective options.

Year 2 Fall Semester

PSYC 1010BASIC PSYCHOLOGY

3

CRJU 2050INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

3

CRJU 2090CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRACTICUM

3

XXXX XXXX
OCCUPATIONAL GUIDED ELECTIVE*

3

*Please refer to the curriculum outline tab for occupational guided elective options.