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 | | | |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
10
| 1 |
| | and | | | |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I |
0
|
20
| 2 |
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: 50
General Education Courses
Communications:
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 143 or higher) | | | |
Total General Education Hours: 15
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 112 | Criminology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CJC 141 | Corrections |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
15
|
2
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CJC 131 | Criminal Law |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Comm Relations |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Human Services Elective* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| | Law Enforcement Elective* |
0-3
|
0-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
15
|
0-20
| 15 |
Summer Semester
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
0
| 6 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| CJC 132 | Court Procedure & Evidence |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| CJC 221 | Investigative Principles |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | (MAT 143 or higher) | | | |
| | Human Services Elective* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| | Law Enforcement Elective* |
0-3
|
0-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
14
|
4-24
| 16 |
Spring Semester
| CJC 255 | Issues in Criminal Justice App |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Human Services Elective* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| | Law Enforcement Elective* |
0-3
|
0-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
0-20
| 12 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 65
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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