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
Safiyyah Mack
Program Coordinator, Criminal Justice
Academic Building: C2127
404.225.4577
smack@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 5 Terms
Credit Hours: 63
Estimated Program Cost: $11,029
Required Courses
General Education Courses (15 Credits)
Area I – Language Arts/Communications (3 Credits)
Area II – Social/Behavioral Science (3 Credits)
Select an Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences course:
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | Social-Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
Area III – Natural Science/Mathematics (3 Credits)
| | Select one of the following Math Courses | |
| MATH 1100 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1101 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| | Or | |
| MATH 1103 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits)
Select an Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts course:
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | Humanities-Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
General Education Elective (3 Credits)
Select a General Education Course that has not already been used to meet a requirement (3 credits)
General Education Courses - Associate Degree
| XXXX xxxx | General Education Elective | 3 |
Occupational Courses (33 Credits)
Occupational Electives – Select five of the following (15 Credits)
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.