STI1 Selected Topics in 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:
Minimum Length of Program: 1 term
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: 12

Program Description

The Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that introduces the student to specific matters that are of distinctive relevance 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 program, or pursuit of entry level job acquisition. The Selected Topics in Criminal Justice Technical Certificate contains sufficient hours for 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

Program Courses

Required

CRJU 1052Criminal Justice Administration

3

CRJU 1065Community-Oriented Policing

3

CRJU 1400Ethics and Cultural Perspectives for Criminal Justice

3

CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice

3

Total Credit Hours: 12