Criminal Justice Technology Diploma CJT2

CIP Code

430104

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 of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

Curriculum Outline

First Semester

SEMN 1000First Semester Seminar

0

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

Second Semester

CRJU 1010Intro to Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 1030Corrections

3

CRJU 1040Principles of Law Enforcement

3

CRJU 1068Criminal Law for Criminal Just

3

CRJU 2020Constit Law/Criminal Justice

3

Third Semester
CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3

CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3

CRJU xxxx
Criminal Justice Elective

6

CRJU 1400Ethic&Cultural Persp-Crim Just

3

Fourth Semester
CRJU 2090Criminal Justice Practicum

3

or

CRJU 2100Criminal Justice Externship

3

XXXX xxxx
Occupational Elective 3 Hrs

3

Total Credit Hours: 48