Criminal Justice Technology

Course and Hour Requirements:

• Degree

Admission Criteria

Program Description:

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.

Program Outcomes:

Emphasis is on the criminal justice system, 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.

Occupational Outlook:

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.