Criminal Justice Technology (CJT3) Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Program Description:
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.
General Education Core (15 Credit Hours)
| ENGL 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | General Education Core Elective | 3 |
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| MATH 1103 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MATH 1101 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
Occupational Curriculum (45 Credit Hours)
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| CRJU 1010 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 1030 | Corrections | 3 |
| CRJU 1040 | Principles of Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CRJU 1400 | Ethics and Cultural Perspectives for Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 2050 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CRJU 1068 | Criminal Law for Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 2020 | Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJU 2070 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
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| CRJU 2090 | Criminal Justice Practicum | 3 |
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| CRJU 2100 | Criminal Justice Internship/Externship | 3 |
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| XXXX xxxx | Occupational Related Electives (Must See Advisor For List) | 15 |
Total Credit Hours: 60 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation