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, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist. Upon completion of this degree, a Bachelor’s degree can be earned through partnership agreements with select colleges/universities. See Transfer options for Associate in Applied Science degrees for more information.
AAS Degree Requirements (64-66 Credit Hours)
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | 1 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJC 131 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJC 213 | Substance Abuse | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 5 |
| OR | ||
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| OR | ||
| MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 |
| OR | ||
| MAT 110 | Math Measurement & Literacy | 3 |
| SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | 16-18 | |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| CJC 112 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJC 141 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJC 223 | Organized Crime | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | 15 | |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 |
| CJC 132 | Court Procedure & Evidence | 3 |
| CJC 214 | Victimology | 3 |
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
| SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | 18 | |
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3 |
| CJC 221 | Investigative Principles | 4 |
| CJC 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | ||
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 |
| OR | ||
| POL 130 | State & Local Government | 3 |
| SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS | 16 | |
Humanities Electives:
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| ART 114 | Art History Survey I | 3 |
| ENG231 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG241 | British Literature I | 3 |
| ENG262 | World Literature II | 3 |
| HUM 110 | Technology and Society | 3 |
| HUM 122 | Southern Culture | 3 |
| HUM 160 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
| HUM 220 | Human Values and Meaning | 3 |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
Developmental Requirements:
ENG 111:
State Co-Requisites ENG 011
MAT 110:
State Co-Requisites MAT 010
MAT 143:
State Co-Requisites MAT 043
MAT 152:
State Co-Requisites MAT 052
NOTE: Students successfully completing Basic Law Enforcement Training accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission may receive credit for the following criminal justice courses: CJC 120, CJC 131, CJC 132, CJC 221, CJC 225 and CJC 231 for a total of 18 semester hours that may be counted toward the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology. To qualify, students must have successfully passed the Criminal Justice Commission’s comprehensive certification exam and must have completed BLET since 1985. Students must submit official documentation from the appropriate Academy in order to request credit-by-articulation.
