Criminal Justice Technology (2239)

Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science

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.

General education courses are offered in the day and evening.

Pre-College Programs

Andrew Jackson High School’s Criminal Justice Magnet Program offers dual enrollment to work toward the A.S. or A.A.S. degree.

Special Topic

The Criminal Justice Bio-Terrorism course is recommended for a basic understanding of terrorism strategies, biological and chemical toxins, and methods that identify and neutralize terrorist groups and tactics.

Internships

This program is part of the FCCJ Co-op/Internship Opportunities Program. Your internship gives you first hand experience, college credits, a professional resume, as well as networking contacts and references. You’ll shadow patrol, homicide, burglary, special victims and crime scene investigation (CSI) units, and witness courtroom procedures from testimony to arrest.

Career Opportunities, Rapid Placement

This degree provides the opportunity to work within the various criminal justice agencies as counselors, intake specialists, clerks and other positions that support the operations. Twice a year, open house recruitment fairs allow you to apply for programs and positions with numerous local and state agencies, as well as the FBI.

Annual Salaries

Entry level salaries for range from $28,000-$36,000 for entry level positions.

Articulation

This A.S. degree program articulates into a bachelor’s degree program. For more information, please visit the Transfer Services Web site.

Cost

Estimated cost of tuition is $4,250 (tuition rated for Florida residents, as of 7/07). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, materials, fees).

Curriculum

Course Number and Title		Credits
General Education
ENC 1101	English Composition I	3
	*Social and Behavioral Sciences	6
	*Mathematics	3
	*Humanities	3
	Credit Hours	15

Required 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	Introduction to Information Technology	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	Writing About Non-Fiction	3
or LIT 2000 Introduction to Literature: Writing About Fiction
	Credit Hours	40

Professional Electives (minimum 9 credit hours)
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
	*A.S. General Education Course(s)
	Credit Hours	9
	Total Credit Hours	64

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

Record of Conviction of a Crime

If the students enroll in an internship or cooperative education class and are seeking experience at a law enforcement agency or facility under Children and Family Services, then a background check is performed by the law enforcement agency or facility and the student may be denied employment (paid or non-paid) based on their criminal record.

Note

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.

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