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Criminal Justice Technology
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree
 







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Program Description

The Criminal Justice Technology program will prepare students for a career in the field of Criminal Justice. Throughout their program of study, students will gain broad academic and multi-disciplinary education that will help prepare them for careers in law enforcement. They will develop an understanding of the Criminal Justice System, study causes of criminal behavior, and examine basic research and methodologies needed to better serve and protect the citizens of our communities.

Length of Program

A total of 95 hours is required for graduation. A full-time student could expect to complete the program in six quarters. Completion time for part-time students will depend upon course load taken.

Campus Location

The Criminal Justice Technology degree program is offered on the Ben Hill-Irwin Campus and online.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the program will be prepared for a variety of careers in law enforcement, corrections, court services, juvenile services, private security, parole and probation, and public protection.

Salary Range

The average annual salary range for Criminal Justice Technology graduates is $18,700 to $24,590.  

Personal Characteristics

To succeed in the criminal justice field, an individual must be able to work without direct supervision, make sound decisions, possess solid character and ethics, demonstrate initiative, and possess the ability to multi-task. They should also possess strong oral and written communication skills, and utilize good interpersonal relations skills.

Entrance Requirements*
Required Age: 16 years of age or older
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Placement exam required.

*A satisfactory criminal background check must be completed prior to entering the Criminal Justice practicum. A felony conviction could prevent employment in the Criminal Justice field.

 

Curriculum
 

Course No. Title Credit Hours

General Core Courses

ENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric I 5
ENG 193 Composition and Rhetoric II 5
SPC 191 Fundamentals of Speech 5
ECO 191 Principles of Economics 5
PSY 191 Introductory Psychology 5
MAT 191 College Algebra 5
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
Core Course Substitutions

HUM 191 Introduction to Humanities for ENG 193
ENG 195 Technical Communications for SPC 191
MAT 196 Contemporary Mathematics for MAT 191

Occupational Courses
CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 5
CRJ 103 Corrections 5
CRJ 104 Principles of Law Enforcement 5
CRJ 105 Criminal Procedures 5
CRJ 202 Constitutional Law 5
CRJ 206 Criminology 5
CRJ 207 Introduction to Juvenile Justice 5
CRJ 209 Criminal Justice Practicum/Internship 5
xxx xxx Occupationally Related Electives 12
xxx xxx Electives 10
 
Total credit hours required: 95



Would you like to know more?

For more information about the Criminal Justice Technology AAS degree at ECTC, please let us know! You can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.
(229)468-2040 or 1(800)575-0567
info@eastcentraltech.edu

 

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