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Criminal Justice Technology Diploma Program
The Criminal Justice Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology diploma. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Entry-level positions in corrections, security, investigation and police administration fields.
NOTE: PURSUANT TO STATE LAW, A CONVICTION FOR A FELONY OR MULTIPLE MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES COULD RESULT IN EXCLUSION FROM EMPLOYMENT IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE FIELD
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra ASSET 38 35 35 COMPASS 70 23 26 SAT 430 400 ACT 18 16 CPE 75 75 75
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
The standard curriculum for the Criminal Justice Technology diploma program is designed for the quarter system. Students are accepted into the program every quarter for general education courses and every Fall and Spring quarters for program courses. The program generally takes 6 quarters to complete. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 73 credit hours.
| CURRICULUM OUTLINE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | 15 | |
| ENG 1010* | Fundamentals of English I | 5 |
| MAT 1012* | Foundations of Mathematics (OL) | 5 |
| PSY 1010* | Psychology (OL) | 5 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 55 | |
| CRJ 101* | Introduction to Criminal Justice (OL) | 5 |
| CRJ 103* | Corrections | 5 |
| CRJ 104* | Principles of Law Enforcement (OL) | 5 |
| CRJ 105* | Criminal Procedures (OL) | 5 |
| CRJ 168* | Criminal Law | 5 |
| CRJ 202* | Constitutional Law | 5 |
| CRJ 207* | Juvenile Justice | 5 |
| CRJ 209* | Criminal Justice Practicum/Internship | 5 |
| CRJ 212* | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 5 |
| XXX xxx* | Occupationally Related Elective | 10 |
| FUNDAMENTAL OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 3 | |
| SCT 100* | Introduction to Microcomputers (OL) | 3 |
* "C" or higher is required for designated courses.
(OL) designation indicates course is available online in selected quarters.
PROGRAM COSTS
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Tuition/Fees: $3,078
Books/Supplies: $1,300