Criminal Justice Technology
Build a foundation for a career in criminal justice with coursework in law enforcement, corrections, courts, criminal law, investigation, and the legal system.
Why Choose Criminal Justice Technology?
Develop knowledge and skills across the criminal justice system while tailoring your coursework to your career interests. The program provides a broad academic foundation in criminal justice, with opportunities to concentrate on law enforcement, corrections, or a combination of technical specialty electives. Coursework covers criminal investigation, the judicial process, constitutional and criminal law, corrections, probation and parole, and other areas relevant to criminal justice careers.
What You'll Learn
- Examine the structure and functions of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
- Explore criminal law, constitutional law, and the judicial process.
- Apply foundational principles and practices related to criminal investigation and law enforcement.
- Explore corrections, probation, and parole and their roles within the criminal justice system.
- Develop communication, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills relevant to criminal justice settings.
- Customize your studies through technical specialty electives focused on areas such as law enforcement, corrections, private security, investigation, psychology, or Spanish.
Program Options
- Certificate of Proficiency — Criminal Justice Technology
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How long does it take?
12 Credit Hours
What can I expect from this program?
Build a foundation in criminal justice with coursework in criminal justice principles, criminal investigation, corrections, and the judicial process. This credential is designed for students seeking foundational knowledge for employment or further study in the criminal justice field.
- Associate of Applied Science — Criminal Justice Technology
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How long does it take?
60 Credit Hours, or about 2 years
What can I expect from this program?
Develop a broad foundation in criminal justice while exploring areas such as law enforcement, corrections, criminal investigation, courts, and criminal law. Technical specialty electives allow you to tailor your coursework to your career interests and build skills relevant to criminal justice settings.
Stackable Credentials
The Criminal Justice Technology program includes a stackable credential, allowing you to earn the Certificate of Proficiency in Criminal Justice as you work toward the AAS in Criminal Justice Technology.
The Certificate of Proficiency provides a foundation in criminal justice, including introductory coursework in criminal justice, criminal investigation, corrections, and the judicial process. The AAS builds on that foundation with additional general education, criminal justice, and technical specialty coursework.
Program Requirements
- [View the Criminal Justice AAS Degree Plan]
- [View the Criminal Justice Certificate Of Proficiency Plan]
What Do I Need to Get Started?
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent OR
- ACT score of 19 or above OR
- An Accuplacer test. This can be performed at the college; you can read more on our Admissions page.
Cost & Financial Aid
Where Can This Program Take Me?
The information below highlights potential career opportunities related to this program. Career outcomes vary based on individual experience, education, skills, and other factors.
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