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Criminal Justice Technology Diploma (CJT2)

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

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Criminal Justice Technology diploma program are prepared for entry-level positions in corrections, probation, forensics, criminology, policies agencies, security administration, immigration, or state and federal agencies.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 55 60 34 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 224 236 229 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Criminal Justice Technology Diploma Curriculum

The Criminal Justice Technology diploma program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, diploma seeking students must earn a minimum of 48 semester credit hours. The program requires and minimum of 840 contact hours and generally takes 4 semesters to complete. Note: Conviction of a felony or certain misdemeanors may prohibit employment in the law enforcement field.

Program Courses

Basic Skills Courses (9 Credits)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3
PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3
Or
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

Occupational Courses (39 Credits)

COLL 1010College & Career Success Skills

3
CRJU 1010Intro to Criminal Justice

3
CRJU 1030Corrections

3
CRJU 1040Principles of Law Enforcement

3
CRJU 1068Criminal Law for Criminal Justice

3
CRJU 1400Ethics & Cultural Perspectives for Criminal Justice

3
CRJU 2020Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice

3
CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure

3
CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3

Select one (3 Credits)

CRJU 2090Criminal Justice Practicum

3
CRJU 2100Criminal Justice Internship/Externship

3

Occupational Electives (9 Credits)

Select three
CRJU 1050Police Patrol Operations

3
CRJU 1052Criminal Justice Administration

3
CRJU 1065Community-Oriented Policing

3
CRJU 1063Crime Scene Processing

3
CRJU 1062Methods of Criminal Investigation

3
CRJU 2060Criminology

3
CRJU 2201Criminal Courts

3
CRJU 2110Homeland Security

3
CRJU 1043Probation and Parole

3

Program Costs

Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $4,800

Fees ($370 per semester): $1,480

Books/Supplies: $1,000

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)