2020-2021 College Catalog

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
mharvey@atlantatech.edu

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 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

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

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

POLS 1101American Goverment

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

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

MATH 1100Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

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

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

General Education Elective – Select one of the following

XXXX XXXX Any additional course from Areas I-IV

3

Occupational Courses (33 Credits)

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

COMP 1000Intro to Computers

3

CRJU 1010Intro. To Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1030Corrections

3

CRJU 1040Principles Of Law Enforcement

3

CRJU 1068Criminal Law - Criminal Justic

3

CRJU 1400Ethics & Cultural Perspectives

3

CRJU 2020Constitutional Law

3

CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3

CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3

CRJU 2100Criminal Justice Externship

3

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

CRJU 1043Probation & Parole

3

CRJU 1072Intro. to Forensic Science

3

CRJU 1050Police Patrol Operations

3

CRJU 1052Criminal Just. Administration

3

CRJU 1062Methods Of Criminal Investigat

3

CRJU 1063Crime Scene Processing

3

CRJU 1065Community Policing

3

CRJU 2060Criminology

3

CRJU 2110Homeland Security

3

CRJU 2201Criminal Courts

3

FOSC 1206Intro. to Forensic Science

3

FOSC 2010Crime Scence Investigation I

4

FOSC 2028Bloodstain 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.