Criminal Justice Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree CJT3
The Criminal Justice Technology associate degree 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 associate degree. 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 associate degree does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.
Minimum Test Scores:
Next Gen. ACCUPLACER
| Reading: |
236 |
| Writing: |
249 |
QRAS:
(Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics) |
245 |
Curriculum
Basic Skills Courses
General Education Core (Required Minimum: 15 Semester Credit Hours)
Area I – Language Arts/Communication (ENGL 1101 is required)
Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences - Select one
Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Select one
Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts - Select one
Area I, II, III or IV - Select one
| XXXX 0000 | General Core Elective | 3 |
XXXX 0000 (General Core Elective): From Areas I, II, III, or IV
Occupational Courses
Practicum or Internship – Select one of the following two courses
Occupational Electives for non-Basic Law Enforcement Grads: Select five of the following courses for a minimum of 15 Hours
| CRJU 1021 | Private Security | 3 |
| CRJU 1050 | Police Patrol Operations | 3 |
| CRJU 1052 | Criminal Justice Admin | 3 |
| CRJU 1054 | | 3 |
| CRJU 1056 | | 3 |
| CRJU 1065 | Community-Oriented Policing | 3 |
| CRJU 1075 | | 3 |
| CRJU 2060 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRJU 2150 | Cybercrime Investigations | 3 |
| CRJU 2201 | | 3 |
| CRJU 2110 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| CRJU 1043 | Probation and Parole | 3 |
| CRJU 1072 | Intro to Forensic Science | 3 |
| CRJU 1074 | | 3 |
| CRJU 1063 | | 3 |
| CRJU 1062 | Methods-Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| FOSC 1206 | | 3 |
| FOSC 2010 | | 4 |
| FOSC 2011 | | 4 |
| FOSC 2012 | | 4 |
| FOSC 2014 | | 4 |
| FOSC 2033 | | 3 |
| FOSC 2035 | | 4 |
| FOSC 2037 | Victimology | 3 |
| FOSC 2039 | | 5 |
| FOSC 2040 | | 4 |
| FOSC 2041 | | 4 |
| FOSC 2150 | | 4 |
| EMYT 1124 | | 3 |
| FRSC 1141 | Hazardous Materials Operations | 4 |
| FRSC 2170 | Fire and Arson Investigation | 4 |
Occupational Electives for Basic Law Enforcement Grads: Select five courses from the electives above and/or below for a minimum of 15 Hours
Minimum Length of Program: 6 Term(s)
Total Credit Hours: 60