CJT3 Criminal Justice Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus and Henry County Center
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
5 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
60 |
Program Description
The Criminal Justice Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology associate degree. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields. Completion of the Criminal Justice Technology associate degree does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Public Safety Employment Awareness Statement
A criminal history will not hinder a student from receiving a certificate, diploma, or degree in a Public Safety program from Southern Crescent Technical College; however, a student with a criminal background may be denied employment in the public safety field.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Rosanna Dove, M.P.A., Department Chair
Email: Rosanna.Dove@sctech.edu
Phone: (770) 412-5713
Program Courses
First Term
Choose One: (Required)
| COLL 1500 | Student Success | 3 |
| OR | |
| COMP 1000 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics elective—Choose one: (Required)
MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered at this institution.
Social/Behavioral Sciences elective—Choose one: (Required)
Second Term
Humanities/Fine Arts electives—Choose one: (Required)
General Core elective: (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Degree Courses in this catalog)
Third Term
Fourth Term
Practicum OR Internship—Choose one
| CRJU 2090 | Criminal Justice Practicum | 3 |
| OR | |
| CRJU 2100 | Criminal Justice Internship/Externship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
CRJU 2090, CRJU 2090: Students planning to register for internship/clinical course must meet with the faculty advisor one full semester prior to the semester in which the course will begin.
CRJU Elective (Choose from courses below)
Fifth Term
Occupational electives: minimum 15 elective credit hours from below