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Program Description
The Criminal Justice Technology associate degree program is
a sequence of courses that prepares students for Criminal
Justice professions. The program emphasizes a combination
of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary
for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal
Justice Technology associate degree. Entry-level persons will
be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections,
security, investigative, and police administration fields.
Length of Program
Five quarters
Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.
Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam
Age
16 years of age or older
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course.
A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Salary Range
Salary Range $23,000 to $35,000 annually
Job Market
Numerous opportunities exist locally in public sector criminal
justice agencies such as police and sheriffs’ departments.
State criminal justice employment opportunities are available
at correctional facilities as well as privately operated probation
services for adults and juveniles.
Please note that some criminal justice positions may require
a four-year degree.
Personal Traits Required
Criminal justice professionals must hold themselves to the
highest standards of professional ethics and as such, criminal
justice agencies seek individuals with traits such as honesty,
trustworthiness, loyalty, and a devotion to duty and honor.
Curriculum
| Course |
|
Title |
|
Credit
Hours |
| |
| 1st Quarter |
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| ENG 101 |
|
English Composition |
|
5 |
| MAT 101 |
|
General Mathematics |
|
5 |
| CRJ 101 |
|
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
|
5 |
| CRJ 207 |
|
Juvenile Justice |
|
5 |
| |
| 2nd Quarter |
|
| PSY 101 |
|
Basic Psychology |
|
5 |
| SCT 100 |
|
Introduction to Microcomputers |
|
3 |
| CRJ 202 |
|
Constitutional Law |
|
5 |
| CRJ 212 |
|
Ethics in Criminal Justice |
|
5 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| 3rd Quarter |
|
| CRJ 103 |
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Corrections |
|
5 |
| CRJ 104 |
|
Principles of Law Enforcement |
|
5 |
| CRJ 105 |
|
Criminal Procedure |
|
5 |
| CRJ 168 |
|
Criminal Law |
|
5 |
| |
| 4th Quarter |
|
| CRJ 209 |
|
Criminal Justice Practicum/Internship |
|
5 |
| XXX xxx |
|
Electives |
|
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| |
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Total Hours Required |
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73 |
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