LIF1 Legal Issues for Criminal Justice, Technical Certificate of Credit
Effective 202516 (Summer 2025)
Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses and Henry and Jasper County Centers, and Online
| Program Entrance Term: |
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| Minimum Length of Program: |
1 term |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
13 |
Program Description
The Legal Issues of Criminal Justice Technical Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that introduces the student to the legal issues relevant to criminal justice. Learning opportunities develop knowledge that is used as a basis for job related training, as an entry point for a diploma or degree programs, or pursuit of entry level job acquisition. The Legal Issues of Criminal Justice Technical Certificate contains sufficient hours in in-service law enforcement to meet the college requirements of the Intermediate Certificate of the Career Development Program of the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- High school diploma or GED are required
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
Total Credit Hours: 13