Criminal Justice Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Program Purpose: The associate of applied science degree in Criminal Justice Technology is a sequence of courses that prepares students to become law enforcement professionals. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of law enforcement theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology Associate of Applied Science degree. Graduates who are currently working in the criminal justice field will enhance career potential. Persons entering the criminal justice field will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in law enforcement, corrections, security, investigation, and public protection.
Program Requirements: Field internships are an integral part of the criminal justice program. Intern/practicum sites may require prospective interns to complete an extensive background investigation questionnaire, submit to a criminal records check, and/or participate in drug screening. Failure to meet the requirements of these internship/practicum sites may prevent completion of the program. Students should consult the licensing or certification board corresponding to their intended occupations for more details. Successful completion of the program of study does not guarantee certification, licensure, or employment.
Degree Requirements
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE
Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours
General Education Core Area I: Language Arts/Communication - 3 Credit Hours
Successful completion of ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric is required
Other Area I courses include:
General Education Core Area II: Social/Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
(Choose One of the Following)
General Education Core Area III: Natural Sciences/Mathematics - 3 Credit Hours
(Choose One of the Following)
General Education Core Area IV: Humanities/Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours
(Choose One of the Following)
General Education Core Additional Requirements - 3 Credit Hours
To meet the minimum required 15 semester credit hours in General Core courses an additional 3 semester credit hours must be selected from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV. Science courses in BIOL, CHEM, and PHYS may also satisfy this requirement.
Occupational Courses
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| | or | |
| COMP 1500 | Information Literacy and Communication Skills for the Workplace | 3 |
| CRJU 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 1040 | Principles of Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CRJU 1400 | Ethics and Cultural Perspectives for Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 2090 | Criminal Justice Practicum | 3 |
| | or | |
| CRJU 2100 | Criminal Justice Internship | 3 |
Choose Criminal Justice Track or Forensics Track
Criminal Justice Track
Criminal Justice Track Electives
Choose 3 Courses (9 Credit Hours Total)
Forensics Track
Forensics Track Electives
Choose 3 Courses (9 Credit Hours Total)
Total Credit Hours: 60