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)
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| PREFIX NUMBER |
COURSE NAME |
CREDIT HOURS |
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| FIRST YEAR |
| First Term |
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ENC 1101 |
Freshman English 1 |
(G.E.) |
3 |
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CGS 1100C |
Introduction to Microcomputers using Windows |
(G.E.) |
3 |
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SYG 2000 |
General Sociology |
(G.E.) |
3 |
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CCJ 1010 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
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3 |
| ** |
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Criminal Justice Elective |
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3 |
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15 |
| Second Term |
| *** |
ENC 1102 |
Freshman English II |
(G.E.) |
3 |
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CJC 2002 |
Criminal Behavior |
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3 |
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CCJ 2949 |
Co-op Education Training in Criminal Justice |
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1 |
| * |
MAC 1105 |
College Algebra OR |
(G.E.) |
3 |
| * |
MGF 1106 |
Liberal Arts Mathematics I |
(G.E.) |
3 |
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CJL 2100 |
Criminal Law |
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3 |
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CJC 1000 |
Introduction to Corrections |
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3 |
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16 |
| Summer Term |
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SPC 2608 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
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3 |
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CJJ 1001 |
Juvenile Justice |
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3 |
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6 |
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| SECOND YEAR |
| First Term |
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PSY 2012 |
General Psychology |
(G.E.) |
3 |
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CJE 2452 |
Criminal Justice and Community Relations |
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3 |
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CJE 2600 |
Criminal Investigation |
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3 |
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CJE 1000 |
Introduction to Law Enforcement |
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3 |
| ** |
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Humanities Elective |
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3 |
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15 |
| Second Term |
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CJC 2162 |
Probation, Pardon, and Parole |
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3 |
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CJE 2300 |
Police Administration and Organization |
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3 |
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CJL 2130 |
Criminal Evidence and Procedure |
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3 |
| ** |
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Criminal Justice Elective |
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3 |
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12 |
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| Suggested Criminal Justice Electives: |
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CCJ 1194 |
Interpersonal Communications |
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3 |
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CJC 2300 |
Administration of Correctional Institutions |
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3 |
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CJC 2400 |
Interviewing and Interrogation |
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3 |
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CJE 2500 |
Police Operations |
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3 |
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CJL 1101 |
Constitutional Law |
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3 |
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CJE 2640 |
Modern Crime Scene Investigation |
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3 |
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EMS 1059C |
Medical First Responder/Health Issues |
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3 |
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It may be necessary to first enroll in a lower level English, math, or reading course depending on college placement test scores. |
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It is your responsibility to meet with the department chair or counselor to select the proper course to fulfill this requirement. |
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Check the course descriptions for prerequisites. |
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