Criminal Justice Technology - Curriculum

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored.

Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.

Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.

Degrees and certificates can be completed online.

Curriculum Plans

Degree

• Career Entry
• College Transfer

Certificate

• Criminal Justice Technology
• Crime Assessment

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Criminal Justice Technology - Program Outcomes

1. Graduates will be able to recognize and explain the major U.S., state, and local law enforcement, court, and correctional agencies and organizations.
2. Graduates will be able to describe and interpret the political and public administrative aspects of the Criminal Justice system.
3. Graduates will be able to describe and apply the major theories and concepts of crime, criminal justice, and criminology.
4. Graduates will be able to specify and apply the operations, practices, and processes associated with standards of evidence and law.

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