Criminal Justice Technology Diploma (CJT2)
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. Completion of the Criminal Justice Technology diploma does not ensure certification or officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Justice Technology diploma program are prepared for entry-level positions in corrections, probation, forensics, criminology, policies agencies, security administration, immigration, or state and federal agencies.
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 |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Criminal Justice Technology Diploma Curriculum
The Criminal Justice Technology diploma program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, diploma seeking students must earn a minimum of 48 semester credit hours. The program requires and minimum of 840 contact hours and generally takes 4 semesters to complete. Note: Conviction of a felony or certain misdemeanors may prohibit employment in the law enforcement field.
Program Courses
Basic Skills Courses (9 Credits)
Occupational Courses (39 Credits)
Select one (3 Credits)
Occupational Electives (9 Credits)
Select three
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $4,800
Fees ($385 per semester): $1,540
Books/Supplies: $1,000
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)