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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

What It’s About

Courses You’ll Take

What You’ll Gain

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.

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

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

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
