Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science

Criminal Justice Technology (2239)

The Criminal Justice Technology program is under the guidance of an advisory committee composed of community leaders and administrators from local criminal justice agencies. This assures that students will receive modern, up-to-date instruction that is relevant to current practices in the field. Corrections and general education courses are offered in the day and evening.

This program offers an internship opportunity.

Curriculum:

General Education Courses
ENC 1101 English Composition I (3)
*Social and Behavioral Sciences (6)
*Mathematics (3)
*Humanities (3)

Credit hours: 15

Professional Courses
CJL 1400 Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedure (3)
CCJ 1030 Man, Crime and Society (3)
CCJ 2500 Juvenile Delinquency (3)
CCJ 1010 Introduction to Criminology (3)
CCJ 2488 Ethics in Criminal Justice (3)
CCJ 2230 Criminal Evidence and Procedure (3)
CGS 1060 Introductory Computer Concepts (3)
CCJ 1020 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3)
CCJ 1943 Internship (3)
CJE 1300 Police Administration (3)
CJC 1000 Introduction to Corrections (3)
*Natural Science with Lab (4)
ENC 1102 English Composition: Writing About Non-Fiction Prose (3)
  or LIT 2000 Introduction to Literature (Fiction) (3)

Credit hours: 40

Professional Electives
CJL 2062 Constitutional Law (3)
CJC 2162 Probation, Pardon and Parole (3)
CJC 2400 Treatment Techniques and Practices (3)
CCJ 2931 Advanced and Contemporary Issues in Corrections (3)
CCJ 2667 Victimology (3)
CCJ 2930 Special Topics/Seminars - Criminology (3)
CCJ 2933 Special Topics - Corrections (3)
CJD 2310 Police Supervision (3)
CJT 2100 Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation (3)
CJT 2801 Introduction to Private Security (3)

Credit hours: 9

Total Credit Hours: 64

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.

Notes:
You have two options in this program: the associate in science (A.S.) degree, which can prepare you for employment or transfer to a state university, and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree, which is intended primarily for students who want immediate employment after graduation. If you choose the A.S. degree you must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics. The A.A.S. degree requires MAT 1033 or higher. Please see an advisor to determine the option that is best for you.

Cost:
Estimated tuition is $3,900 (for Florida residents, as of 7/04).