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Criminal Justice

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Criminal Justice Technology

Degree & Certificate Options

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored.

A.A.S

Certificate: Emphasis in Corrections

Certificate: Emphasis in Investigative Principles

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What It’s About


The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored.

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Courses You’ll Take


Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional studies may include issues and concepts of government, communications, computers, and technology.

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What You’ll Gain


Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include county detention officer, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.  With additional training, employment opportunities include police officer, deputy sheriff, state trooper, wildlife officer, and alcohol enforcement officer.

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Program Credit
Hours: 67

Format: Online

Time to Complete: 2 Years

Start Term: Fall

Online courses are completed through an online platform (i.e., Moodle, Cengage, etc.) at a time of your choosing within course deadlines.

Work-based learning on location available, but not required.

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Average
Starting Salary

$35,780-39,190/year ($17.20-18.84/hour) *Salary information provided by O*Net Online

67 Credit Hours: $5,092
Student Fees
: $386.25

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In-Person Offerings

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Required
Technology

Students will be required to have access to a computer with word processing.

 

Possible Careers


County Detention Officer | Intensive Probation/Parole Surveillance Officer | Correctional Officer | Loss Prevention Specialist | Police Officer* | Deputy Sheriff | State Trooper | Wildlife Officer | Alcohol Enforcement Officer* 

*with additional training

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The OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:

  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of the four major components of the criminal justice system and their histories.
  • Use critical thinking and problem solving to apply effective and efficient techniques to policing, investigations, ethical dilemmas, constitutional applications, and the administration of justice.
  • Analyze the significance of federal and state statutory law, case law, and constitutional law as it relates to the criminal justice system
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Contact

Admissions

Enrollment Specialist

336.249.8186

Online@DavidsonDavie.edu