2019-2020 College Catalog

Criminal Justice Technology Specialist TCC

Program Description (Major Code: CJ11)

The Criminal Justice Technology Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Completion of this technical certificate of credit may permit students to pursue entry level opportunities in any of the three components of the Criminal Justice System (Police, Courts, or Corrections). Completion of the Criminal Justice Technology Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

Admissions Requirements

  • Must be 16 years of age
  • Official high school or GED transcript is not required to apply, however, you must complete and provide the official high school or GED transcript as a requirement for graduation. No credential will be awarded until the official transcript is received in the Office of Enrollment Services.
  • Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, and Math
  • Transfer of previous post-secondary credits will be determined by the Office of Enrollment Services

Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

Course Outline

Curriculum

Occupational Courses (18 Credits)

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

CRJU 1010Intro. To Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1030Corrections

3

CRJU 1040Principles Of Law Enforcement

3

CRJU 1068Criminal Law - Criminal Justic

3

CRJU 2020Constitutional Law

3

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 Credits

Estimated Program Cost: $3,342