2023-2024 College Catalog

Criminal Justice Technology Diploma

Criminal Justice Technology Diploma (Major Code: CJT2)

Program Description

The Criminal Justice Technology Diploma program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. 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 Diploma 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: 4 Terms

Credit Hours: 51

Estimated Program Cost: $8,342

Required Courses

General Education Courses - (9 Credits)

English Requirement - (3 Credits)

Select one of the following English courses

3

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Or

ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication

3

Math Requirement - (3 Credits)

Select one of the following Math Courses

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Or

MATH 1005Applied Technical Mathematics

3

Social/Behavioral Science Requirement - (3 Credits)

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Occupational Courses (33 Credits)

FYES 1001First Year Experience Seminar

3

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

CRJU 1010Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1030Corrections

3

CRJU 1040Principles of Law Enforcement

3

CRJU 1068Criminal Law for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1400Ethics and Cultural Perspectives for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2020Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3

CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3

CRJU 2100Criminal Justice Internship/Externship

3

Occupational Electives – Select three of the following (9 Credits)

CRJU 1043Probation and Parole

3

CRJU 1072Intro. to Forensic Science

3

CRJU 1050Police Patrol Operations

3

CRJU 1052Criminal Justice Administration

3

CRJU 1062Methods of Criminal Investigation

3

CRJU 1063Crime Scene Processing

3

CRJU 1065Community Policing

3

CRJU 2060Criminology

3

CRJU 2110Homeland Security

3

CRJU 2201Criminal Courts

3

FOSC 1206Introduction to Forensic Science

3

FOSC 2010Crime Scence Investigation I

4

FOSC 2028Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

4

Total Credit Hours: 51

 

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.