Criminal Justice Technology (CJT2) Diploma

Campus Availability and Advisement:

• Gordon County Campus Advisor: Tyler Gayan
• Walker County Campus Advisor: Tony Adams
• Whitfield Murray Campus Advisor: Tyler Gayan

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. 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.

 

Basic Skills Courses (9 Credit Hours)

MATH 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	3
PSYC 1010	Basic Psychology	3
ENGL 1005	Applied Technical Communication	3
	OR
ENGL 1010	Fundamentals of English I	3

Occupational Curriculum (39 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 1068	Criminal Law for Criminal Justice	3
CRJU 1400	Ethics and Cultural Perspectives for Criminal Justice	3
CRJU 2020	Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice	3
CRJU 2050	Criminal Procedure	3
CRJU 2070	Juvenile Justice	3
CRJU 2090	Criminal Justice Practicum	3
	OR
CRJU 2100	Criminal Justice Internship/Externship	3
XXXX xxxx	Occupational Related Electives (Must See Advisor For List)	9

Total Credit Hours: 48 Minimum Credit Hours Required for Graduation