Criminal Justice Technology Associate of Applied Science (CJT3)

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 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 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 Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Technology program are prepared for entry-level positions in corrections, security, investigation, and police administration.

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	64	70	NA	57
Accuplacer (Next Gen)	236	249	NA	245
Compass	79	62	NA	37
SAT	17	17	NA	21
SAT	290	290	NA	380
ACT	16	14	NA	17
ASSET	42	41	39	42
PSAT	17	17	NA	21
GED	NA	145	NA	145

Additional Notes

Conviction of a felony or certain misdemeanors may prohibit employment in the law enforcement field.

Criminal Justice Technology Degree Curriculum

The Criminal Justice Technology degree program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 60 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 930 contact hours and generally takes 5 semesters to complete.

Program Courses

General Education Core (15 Credits)

Area I – Language Arts/Communication (3 Credits)

ENGL 1101

Composition and Rhetoric

ENGL 1101: “C” or higher grade is required for this course.

Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 Credits)

Select one

PSYC 1101	Introductory Psychology	3
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3

Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 Credits)

Select one

MATH 1101	Mathematical Modeling	3
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3

Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts (3 Credits)

Select one

ARTS 1101	Art Appreciation	3
ENGL 2110	World Literature	3
ENGL 2130	American Literature	3
MUSC 1101	Music Appreciation	3

Program-Specific Requirements (3 Credits)

General Core Elective

Occupational Courses (45 Credits)

COLL 1010	College & Career Success Skills	3
CRJU 1010	Intro to Criminal Justice	3
CRJU 1030	Corrections	3
CRJU 1040	Principles of Law Enforcement	3
CRJU 1400	Ethics & 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

Select one (3 Credits)

CRJU 2090	Criminal Justice Practicum	3
CRJU 2100	Criminal Justice Internship/Externship	3

Occupational Electives: Select five (15 Credits)

CRJU 1050	Police Patrol Operations	3
CRJU 1052	Criminal Justice Administration	3
CRJU 1065	Community-Oriented Policing	3
CRJU 1063	Crime Scene Processing	3
CRJU 1062	Methods of Criminal Investigation	3
CRJU 1075	Report Writing	3
CRJU 2060	Criminology	3
CRJU 2201	Criminal Courts	3
CRJU 2110	Homeland Security	3
CRJU 1043	Probation and Parole	3

Program Costs

Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $6,000

Fees ($385 per semester): $385

Books/Supplies: $1,500

Course Supply Fees: Crime Scene Investigation (click to find individual course fees)

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)