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.
Number of credit hours required for this program: 75
General Education Requirements
Humanities/Fine Arts
Take 3 credits from ART-114 ART-115 ENG-241 HUM-115 HUM-120 HUM-121 HUM-122 HUM-160 MUS-112 REL-110 REL-211 REL-212
Psychology
Take 3 credits from PSY-150