Academic Catalog

Criminal Justice Technology Diploma

CJT2

The Criminal Justice Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology diploma. 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.

Curriculum

Basic Skills (9 Credits)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Occupational Courses (39 Credits)

Required Courses: (27 Credits)

COMP 1000Intro to Computer Literacy

3

CRJU 1010Intro to Criminal Justice Tech

3

CRJU 1030Corrections

3

CRJU 1040Principles of Law Enforcement

3

CRJU 1068Criminal Law for Criminal Just

3

CRJU 1400Ethic&Cultural Persp-Crim Just

3

CRJU 2020Constit Law/Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2050Intro. to Criminal Procedure

3

CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3

Practicum or Internship (3 Credits)

CRJU 2090Criminal Justice Practicum

3

CRJU 2100Criminal Justice Externship

3

Occupational Electives: (Choose THREE courses) (9 Credits)

Any CRJU course

Any FOSC course

Total Credit Hours: 48