Criminal Justice Technology-Transfer A55180B

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

English

Take 6 credits from ENG-111 ENG-112

Fine Arts Elective

Take 3 credits from ART-111 DRA-111 MUS-110

Engish/Philosophy

Take 3 credits from ENG-131 PHI-240

Mathematics

Take 3 credits from MAT-143 MAT-171

Natural Sciences

Take 4 credits from BIO-110 BIO-111

Psychology

Take 3 credits from PSY-150

Major Requirements

Core Courses

Take 22 credits from CJC-111 CJC-112 CJC-113 CJC-131 CJC-212 CJC-221 CJC-231

Other Major Requirements

Criminal Justice Required

Take 18 credits from CJC-121 CJC-132 CJC-170 CJC-213 CJC-223 CJC-264

Corrections

Take 3 credits from CJC-141

Sociology

Take 3 credits from SOC-210

Social Science Elect

Take 3 credits from PSY-241 PSY-281 SOC-220

Student Success

Take 1 credit from ACA-122