Criminal Justice Technology – Associate Degree (A55180)
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.
Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, 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.
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, and loss prevention specialist.
BCC also offers Criminal Justice Technology Diploma and Certificate options.
Online options are also available for this program. Click to learn more.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester #1 | ||
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| CJC 111 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJC 112 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJC 131 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| Spring Semester #1 | ||
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 |
| CJC 141 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| COM 231 | Pubic Speaking | 3 |
| -or- | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research/Discipline | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Summer Semester #1 | ||
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 |
| -or- | ||
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 6 | |
| Fall Semester #2 | ||
| CJC 132 | Court Procedures & Evidence | 3 |
| CJC 161 | Intro Homeland Security | 3 |
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3 |
| CJC 214 | Victimology | 3 |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Spring Semester #2 | ||
| CJC 240 | Law Enforcement Mngt & Super | 3 |
| CJC 213 | Substance Abuse | 3 |
| CJC 221 | Investigative Principles | 4 |
| CJC 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| CJC 232 | Civil Liability | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 | |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 68 | |
