Criminal Justice Technology

2277: A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice Technology (64 Credit Hours)

The Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology program prepares men and women for various positions in law enforcement and corrections agencies at the local, state and federal levels and for related jobs in private industry. The program includes a combination of theoretical, practical and supportive courses. Individuals already employed in the criminal justice area can increase their skills and prepare for supervisory positions.

Base salary range for degree recipients: $11.86/ hour–$16.30/hour depending on specialization.

Percentage of degree recipients placed in jobs within their field: 100%.

Program Core Courses


Course #	Course Title	Credits
CJJ 1002	Juvenile Delinquency		3
CCJ 1020	Introduction to the Criminal Justice System		3
CJC 1000	Introduction to Corrections		3
CJE 2600	Introduction to Criminal Investigation		3
CJL 2130	Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedures		3
CJE 2061	Theory and Practice of Law Enforcement		3
CCJ 1949	Internship/Co-op		3
CCJ 2010	Criminology		3
CCJ 2013	Criminal Victimization		3

Program Electives

PSY 2012	General Psychology	3
PHI 2600	Introduction to Ethics or	3
GEB 2430	Ethics in Management
ENC 1102	Freshman Composition Skills II	3
MAN 2021 or DSC 1212	Principles of Management or Introduction to Emergency Management	3
CGS 1100	Microcomputer Applications	3
	Elective	1

General Education Courses

ENC 1101	Freshman Composition Skills I	3
SPC 2608	Effective Speaking	3
	Any approved mathematics course beyond college preparatory level*	3
HLP 1081	Wellness Applications	3
	Any Biological or Physical Science	3

One of the following options: (To satisfy Social Science and Humanities requirements)

ISS 1010	Introduction to the Social Sciences and
HUM 1020	Introduction to the Humanities
	OR
WOH 2012	World Civilizations I and either
HUM 1020	Introduction to the Humanities or
HUM 1230	Introduction to the Humanities: Since the Renaissance	6
	OR
WOH 2022	World Civilizations II and either
HUM 1020	Introduction to the Humanities or
HUM 1210	Introduction to the Humanities: To the Renaissance
	Total Credit Hours	64

*Students taking advantage of the Criminal Justice Articulation Agreement must take MGF 1106-Liberal Arts Math I or higher. For information on the A.S. to B.S. program with participating colleges/universities, please contact the Criminal Justice Department.

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