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
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
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
Forensics Track
Total Credit Hours: 45