Criminal Justice Technology (AAS) A55180
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system's role within society will be explored.
Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.
Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Major Electives: Select 9 hours from one of the following tracks:
Track 1: Human Services (9 hours)
Track 2: Law Enforcement (9 hours)
| CJC 122 | Community Policing |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| CJC 222 | Criminalistics |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | and | | | |
| CJC 161 | Intro Homeland Security |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| CJC 120 | Interviews/Interrogations |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| | and | | | |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
10
| 1 |
WBL 111: Work based learning students must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours: at least 12 credit hours must be CJC courses, before enrolling in WBL 111.
Total Major Hours: 49
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications:
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 143 or higher) | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| CJC 111 | Intro to Criminal Justice |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
1-3
|
0-10
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13-15
|
2-12
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| CJC 112 | Criminology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CJC 141 | Corrections |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Comm Relations |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
17
|
2
| 18 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| CJC 131 | Criminal Law |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CJC 132 | Court Procedure & Evidence |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CJC 221 | Investigative Principles |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
15
|
2
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| CJC 255 | Issues in Criminal Justice App |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Track Electives* |
1-3
|
0-10
| 6 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10-12
|
0-10
| 15 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65