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2100 | Criminal Justice Technology

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Description of Program:

The A.A.S. degree in Criminal Justice Technology prepares you to work in law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, juvenile courts, crime laboratories, or mobile units dealing with physical evidence or provides continuing workforce training for you if you have been previously or are currently employed in these occupations. If you graduate from SFCC’s Program #3270 or #3340, you may receive articulated credit toward this degree. Contact the Registrar for details. Course content includes, but is not limited to, patrol and investigative activities; the handling and care of incarcerated individuals; procedures for initial and post contact with the public in such matters as obtaining and relating information; developing critical thinking and decision-making processes; preparing reports, visitation programs, and testifying in court; techniques for collection, preparation, and transportation of physical evidence; methods of crime prevention; and methods for investigation, counseling, and referral of neglected/dependent children, delinquents, and youthful offenders.

Length: Two (2) years (64 credit hours)
PREFIX NUMBER COURSE NAME CREDIT HOURS
FIRST YEAR
First Term
  ENC 1101 Freshman English 1 (G.E.) 3
  CGS 1100C Introduction to Microcomputers using Windows (G.E.) 3
  SYG 2000 General Sociology (G.E.) 3
  CCJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice   3
**   Criminal Justice Elective   3
        15
Second Term
*** ENC 1102 Freshman English II (G.E.) 3
  CJC 2002 Criminal Behavior   3
  CCJ 2949 Co-op Education Training in Criminal Justice   1
* MGF 1106 Liberal Arts Mathematics I (G.E.) 3
  CCJ 1220 Criminal Law I   3
  CJC 1000 Introduction to Corrections   3
        16
Summer Term
  SPC 2600 Oral Communications OR   3
****    EDG 1220    Teacher Capability Development    
  CCJ 1000 Juvenile Justice   3
        6
SECOND YEAR
First Term
  PSY 2012 General Psychology (G.E.) 3
  CCJ 2122 Criminal Justice and Community Relations   3
  CJT 2100 Criminal Investigation   3
  CJE 1000 Introduction to Law Enforcement   3
**   Humanities Elective   3
        15
Second Term
  CJT 2110 Modern Crime Scene Investigation   3
  CJE 2300 Police Administration and Organization   3
  CJC 2400 Interviewing and Interrogation   3
**   Criminal Justice Elective   3
        12
Suggested Criminal Justice Electives:
  CCJ 1194 Interpersonal Communications   3
  CJC 2162 Probation, Pardon, and Parole   3
  CJC 2300 Administration of Correctional Institutions   3
  CJE 2500 Police Operations   3
  CJL 1101 Criminal Law II   3
  CJL 2130 Criminal Evidence and Procedure   3
  EMS 1059C Medical First Responder/Health Issues   3
* It may be necessary to first enroll in a lower level English, math, or reading course depending on college placement test scores.
** It is your responsibility to meet with the department chair or counselor to select the proper course to fulfill this requirement.
*** Check the course descriptions for prerequisites.
**** FDLE 80 Instructor Techniques course may be substituted for EDG 1001.