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 1010

Fundamentals of English I

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PSYC 1010

Basic Psychology

3

Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III

Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1012

Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3
	or
COMP 1500	Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace	3
CRJU 1010	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CRJU 1040	Principles of Law Enforcement	3
CRJU 1400	Ethics and Cultural Perspectives for Criminal Justice	3
CRJU 2090	Criminal Justice Practicum	3
	or
CRJU 2100	Criminal Justice Internship	3

Criminal Justice Track

 

CRJU 1030	Corrections	3
CRJU 1043	Probation and Parole	3
CRJU 1050	Police Patrol Operations	3
CRJU 1068	Criminal Law for Criminal Justice	3
CRJU 2020	Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice	3
CRJU 2050	Criminal Procedure	3
CRJU 2070	Juvenile Justice	3

Forensics Track

CRJU 1062	Methods of Criminal Investigation	3
CRJU 1063	Crime Scene Processing	3
CRJU 2060	Criminology	3
FOSC 1206	Introduction to Forensic Science	3
FOSC 2014	Documentation and Report Preparation	4
FOSC 2028	Bloodstain Pattern Analysis	4
FOSC 2041	Latent Print Examination	4

Total Credit Hours: 45