What is Criminal Justice Technology?
The Criminal Justice Technology program is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system—police, courts, corrections. Mayland will prepare students for careers in the criminal justice field and provide a foundation in the understanding of “why crime.”
Why Choose Criminal Justice Technology at MCC?
The criminal justice system is a complex field with many opportunities. Mayland’s Criminal Justice Technology program offers:
- Virta Shooting Simulator
- Facial Composite Software
- Forensic Labs: blood type identification, blood spatter analysis, tread and chromatography, and intoxication technology.
- Articulation agreements with local universities: Lees-McRae College, Western Carolina University, and Gardner-Webb University
- Program versatility (fully online and seated)
Example Criminal Justice Technology *
| Job Title | Projected Growth (NC 2016 – 2026) |
Median Wages (NC 2018) |
| First-Line Supervisor of Police | +8% | $65,930 annual |
| Private Investigator | +14% | $51,370 annual |
| Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff | +9% | $46, 160 annual |
| Criminal Investigator and Special Agent | +8% | $50, 920 annual |
*(data from O*NET OnLine retrieved December 2019)