Program Description
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.

Curriculum
Credits required for graduation: 75

Program Requirements

Required Age: 16 High School Diploma or GED required: Yes Minimum Test Scores:

38 Reading 35 English 35 Mathematics N/A Algebra

	Core Courses		Credit Hours
	ENG 101 English		5
	MAT 101 Math		5
	PSY 101 Basic Psychology		5
	EMP 153 Student Success		2

	Occupational Courses		Credit Hours
	CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice		5
	CRJ 103 Corrections		5
	CRJ 104 Principles of Law Enforcement		5
	CRJ 105 Criminal Procedure		5
	CRJ 168 Criminal Law		5
	CRJ 202 Constitutional Law		5
	CRJ 207 Juvenile Justice		5
	CRJ 209 Criminal Justice Technology Practicum/Internship		5
	CRJ 212 Ethics in Criminal Law		5
	SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers		3
	XXX Electives **		(10)

* The student's actual curriculum may vary somewhat from the outline above.

** Decisions regarding the selection of electives are made by the student after consultation with the instructor.