Criminal Justice Technology Diploma

CJT2

Program Purpose : The Criminal Justice Technology diploma program provides academic foundations in communications, mathematics, and human relations as well as occupational fundamentals. Program graduates are knowledgeable in the areas of constitutional and criminal law, law enforcement, criminal justice, corrections, and juvenile justice. Graduates are well prepared for careers in private security, corrections, and public protection.

Admission Requirements : Field internships are an integral part of the criminal justice program. Intern/practicum sites may require prospective interns to complete an extensive background investigation questionnaire, submit to a criminal records check, and/or participate in drug screening. Failure to meet the requirements of these internship/practicum sites may prevent completion of the program.  Students are reminded that licensing and certification boards for program-related occupations may deny, suspend or revoke a license or certification if an applicant has a criminal history or is convicted, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or other crime. Students should consult the licensing or certification board corresponding to their intended occupations for more details. Successful completion of the program of study does not guarantee certification, licensure, or employment.

Diploma Requirements

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I

Language Arts/Communication

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CRJU 1010Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1030Corrections

3

CRJU 1040Principles of Law Enforcement

3

CRJU 1068Criminal Law for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1400Ethics and Cultural Perspectives for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2020Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3

CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3

CRJU 2090Criminal Justice Practicum

3

or

CRJU 2100Criminal Justice Internship

3

Suggested Guided Electives

Select 3 Courses (9 Credit Hours)

CRJU 1043Probation and Parole

3

CRJU 1050Police Patrol Operations

3

CRJU 1052Criminal Justice Administration

3

CRJU 1062Methods of Criminal Investigation

3

CRJU 1063Crime Scene Processing

3

CRJU 2060Criminology

3

CRJU 2110Homeland Security

3

FOSC 1206Introduction to Forensic Science

3

Total Credit Hours: 48