Criminal Justice Technology AAS

Criminal Justice Technology AAS (Major Code: CJT3)

Program Description

The Criminal Justice Technology Degree program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment as well as continued educational advancement to a four-year institution. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields. Completion of the Criminal Justice

Technology Associate Degree 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.

Career Information

Occupation

Police, Corrections Officer, Court Service Worker

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 9.8% nationally and 3.3% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $50,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.

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Admission Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

Program Contact Information

Mortissa Harvey
Program Director, Criminal Justice
Academic Building C2127
404-225-4577
[e-mail]

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 5 Terms

Credit Hours: 63

Estimated Program Cost: $11,029

Course Outline

General Education Courses (15 Credits)

Area I – Language Arts/Communications

ENGL 1101

Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II – Social/Behavioral Science – Select one of the following

ECON 1101	Principles of Economics	3
PSYC 1101	Introductory Psychology	3
POLS 1101	American Goverment	3
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3

Area III – Natural Science/Mathematics – Select one of the following

MATH 1100	Quantitative Skills and Reasoning	3
MATH 1101	Mathematical Modeling	3
MATH 1103	Quantitative Skills and Reasoning	3
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3

Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts - Select one of the following

ARTS 1101	Art Appreciation	3
HUMN 1101	Introduction to Humanities	3
ENGL 2130	American Literature	3

General Education Elective – Select one of the following

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Any additional course from Areas I-IV

3

Occupational Courses (33 Credits)

FYES 1001	First Year Experience Seminar	3
COMP 1000	Intro to Computers	3
CRJU 1010	Intro. To Criminal Justice	3
CRJU 1030	Corrections	3
CRJU 1040	Principles Of Law Enforcement	3
CRJU 1068	Criminal Law - Criminal Justic	3
CRJU 1400	Ethics & Cultural Perspectives	3
CRJU 2020	Constitutional Law	3
CRJU 2050	Criminal Procedure	3
CRJU 2070	Juvenile Justice	3
CRJU 2100	Criminal Justice Externship	3

Occupational Electives – Select five of the following (15 Credits)

CRJU 1043	Probation & Parole	3
CRJU 1072	Intro. to Forensic Science	3
CRJU 1050	Police Patrol Operations	3
CRJU 1052	Criminal Just. Administration	3
CRJU 1062	Methods Of Criminal Investigat	3
CRJU 1063	Crime Scene Processing	3
CRJU 1065	Community Policing	3
CRJU 2060	Criminology	3
CRJU 2110	Homeland Security	3
CRJU 2201	Criminal Courts	3
FOSC 1206	Intro. to Forensic Science	3
FOSC 2010	Crime Scence Investigation I	4
FOSC 2028	Bloodstain Pattern Analysis	4

Total Credit Hours: 63

 

Program Outcomes

1. Graduates should be able to attain academic, occupational, and professional knowledge.
2. Graduates should be able to attain skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.