The Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students for employment in the areas of law enforcement, correctional services, the courts, private security and juvenile services. The program covers a broad spectrum of criminal justice concepts and theories including police organization, criminal law, criminal evidence and procedures, correctional administration and criminology, as well as appropriate general education courses. The structure of the program is designed for those currently serving in the various professions related to the Criminal Justice field as well as those interested in pursuing a career in these fields. The Criminal Justice program is also offered for students who are planning to transfer to a four-year college.
In order to complete the Criminal Justice Technology program, students must obtain a "C" or better in 18 hours of required courses in the major. Also, 24 hours are required in general education courses and 24 hours of additional course requirements must be completed. This includes 15 hours of elective credits, of which 9 hours are to be selected from the list of approved electives found in the Criminal Justice Student Handbook. These electives allow students, along with their advisors, to tailor the program to particular needs.
NOTE: Criminal Justice Technology students cannot be certified as law enforcement officers until they reach the age of 21.
Major: Criminal Justice Technology (66 credit hours) |
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Degree: Associate in Public Service |
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| A. | General Education Course Requirements (24 credit hours) | ||
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Credit Hours |
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| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers |
3.0 |
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| CRJ 222 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | ||
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| PHI 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | ||
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| PHI 115 | Contemporary Moral Issues |
3.0 |
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| ENG 101 | English Composition I |
3.0 |
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| ENG 102 | English Composition II |
3.0 |
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| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics |
3.0 |
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| PSY 201 | General Psychology |
3.0 |
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| SPC 205 | Public Speaking |
3.0 |
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| Approved Humanities Course |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
24.0 |
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| Major courses meeting other college general education core requirements are starred (*) below | |||
| B. | Major Course Requirements (18 credit hours) | ||
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Credit Hours |
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| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3.0 |
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| CRJ 115 | Criminal Law I |
3.0 |
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| CRJ 125 | Criminology |
3.0 |
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| CRJ 130 | Police Administration |
3.0 |
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| CRJ 236 | Criminal Evidence | ||
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| CRJ 220 | The Judicial Process |
3.0 |
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| CRJ 242 | Correctional Systems |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
18.0 |
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| C. | Additional Course Requirements (24 credit hours) | ||
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Credit Hours |
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| PSC 201 | American Government |
3.0 |
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| PSC 215 | State and Local Government |
3.0 |
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| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology* |
3.0 |
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| Approved Electives |
9.0 |
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| General Electives |
6.0 |
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Subtotal |
24.0 |
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Total Credit Hours: |
66.0 |
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