Criminal Justice Technology Bridge (Limited Access Program), A.S. Degree

Program Information

A.S. Degree - Code 2039 - Catalog 2017/2018

Kevin Duffy, Assistant Chair, 386-506-4148, Kevin.Duffy@daytonastate.edu

Louie Mercer, Director, 386-506-4201, Louie.Mercer@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. Students with no previous college can complete their degree with eleven or twelve courses. 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:

  1. Exhibit effective communication within the field of Criminal Justice.
  2. Exhibit professional behaviors within the field of Criminal Justice.
  3. Exhibit cultural appropriately behavior within the field of Criminal Justice.

Note: This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state bright futures.

Approximate Additional Costs

Students should contact the Criminal Justice Training Center for approximate costs of lab fees and textbooks.

General Education Courses

General Education Core - 15 Credits

Communication Core (9 Credits)

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

ENC1102Writing with Research

3

SPC2608Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills

3

Mathematics Core (3 Credits)

MGF2106Survey in Mathematics

3

OR

MGF2107Mathematics for Liberal Arts

3

OR

MAC1105College Algebra

3

Social Sciences Core (3 Credits)

PSY1012General Psychology

3

OR

SYG2000Introduction to Sociology

3

Humanities Core (3 Credits)

Choose One Course

HUM2020Introduction to Humanities

3

ARH1000Art Appreciation

3

LIT2000Literature and Culture

3

MUL1010Music Appreciation

3

PHI2010Introduction of Philosophy

3

THE1000Theatre Appreciation

3

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

CCJ1010Introduction to Criminology

3

CCJ1020Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CJC1000Introduction to Corrections

3

CJJ2002Juvenile Delinquency

3

Criminal Justice Electives (Choose 2)

CCJ1080Introduction to Criminal Forensic Studies

3

CCJ2647Organized Crime

3

CCJ2650Drugs, Alcohol and Crime

3

CCJ2930Selected Topics in Criminal Justice

3

CJE1670Crime Scene Investigation

3

CJE2304Introduction to Police Supervision

3

CJL2072Civil Rights and Liability in Criminal Justice

3

CJT2100Criminal Investigation

3

Specializations

Advanced Standing Courses

CJD2990 will appear on a student’s transcript when vocational credits have been articulated to college credit.  Students cannot register for CJD2990.

CJD2990Criminal Justice Bridge Transition

24

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

ENC1102Writing with Research

3

 

MGF2106Survey in Mathematics

3

OR

MGF2107Mathematics for Liberal Arts

3

OR

MAC1105College Algebra

3

 

CCJ1010Introduction to Criminology

3

CJC1000Introduction to Corrections

3

2nd Semester

Humanities Core

3

Criminal Justice Elective

3

CCJ1020Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

3rd Semester

PSY1012General Psychology

3

OR

SYG2000Introduction to Sociology

3

 

Criminal Justice Elective

3

CJJ2002Juvenile Delinquency

3

SPC2608Oral Communications/Research/Presentation Skills

3

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

Total Credit Hours: 60