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Criminal Justice Technology

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations.
  • Area of Study: Career and College (CCP) Pathways (High School Students Only), Public Services
  • Campus: Completely Online
  • Program Type: Degree

At a Glance

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include the following:

  • Law enforcement officers such as, city or municipal officers, deputy sheriffs, county detention officers, or state troopers.
  • Correctional and judicial agencies, such as, surveillane officers, correctional officers, jailers, or court administrators.
  • Private security and loss prevention specialist.

Currently employed persons should have opportunities for promotions and supervisory-level positions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, criminal justice students will be able to:

  • Describe the three major components of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections.
  • Discuss relevant theories, statistical data, and scholarly research to each area of the criminal justice system.
  • Demonstrate essential transferrable career skills, including critical and creative thinking, communication, time management, and the use of emerging technologies.

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This is an online program that can be complted in as little as two years. The course of 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 aslo be explored. Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additinal study may include issues and concepts of goverment, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.

*Students with relevant CJC and ICS continuing education certifications may be eligible to receive up to 18 elective credits, upon the approval of the Program Director. Copies of state or national certificates, unofficial transcripts, and additional documentation will be required.

CCC&TI offers two different educational opportunities in this area:

For more program or credit eligibility information, please contact the program director.

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Application/Admission Requirements

  • Review the admissions packet.
  • Apply for Admission.
  • Request an official copy of high school transcript, High School Equivalency, adult high school diploma, and/or college transcripts be sent electronically or mailed to Student Records, CCC&TI.
  • Schedule appropriate placement test(s) with the Testing Center.
  • Complete an interview with the Program Director.

Mission Statement

The mission of the criminal justice program is to provide studnets with essential concepts related to the criminal justice system and its operations to prepare them for a career in law enforcemeent, courts, or correctional agencies. t

Transfer Partnerships

For a complete list of colleges and universities that have a transfer partnership with CCC&TI’s AAS in Criminal Justice program, visit our Transfer Partnership webpage.

Costs

There are no additional costs for this program outside of tuition, fees, books, and supplies. For current tuition and fees at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, visit out Tuition & Fees webpage or contact the Student Services Office at 828.726.2200.

Financial Aid

Financial assistance is availabel to qualified students through grants, scholarships, loans, and part-time employment in the college work-study program. For more informaton, visit our Financial Aid page.

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Dr. Erin Cooper
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Emergency Management
Public Services and Transportation
Office: Caldwell–H–144 Work Phone: 828.726.2259