Associate in Science - Criminal Justice Technology

The Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of law enforcement and prepares students to seek employment in various criminal justice fields. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

The Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology includes the Technical Certificates in:

Criminal Justice Technology Specialist

Homeland Security Specialist

Students who have had prior Criminal Justice training may be eligible for articulation if they meet the following criteria.

Credit for Approved Prior Training

Credit opportunities are available for individuals who have prior training approved by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards or Training Commission and offered by a Florida Certified Center located at a Community College or a Vocational Center. The maximum credit awarded is fifteen credits. Courses from other training centers will be limited to those nationally recognized including the Southern Police Institute, FBI National Academy, and the Drug Enforcement Administration Drug School.

Program Contact:

Dr. Michael Payne

Department Head, Business

(850) 484-2504

mpayne@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Term 1 (15 cc)

CCJ 1020Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

3 cc

CGS 1570Computer Concepts and Applications

3 cc

CJE 1600Criminal Investigation

3 cc

ENC 1101English Composition I

3 cc

See Choices Any Mathematics General Education Courses

6 cc

Term 2 (15 cc)

CJL 1100Criminal Law

3 cc

CJE 1500Police Operations

3 cc

CJE 1640Introduction to Criminalistics

3 cc

CJL 2500Introduction to Courts

3 cc

See Choices Humanities (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Term 3 (15 cc)

CCJ 2055Ethical Issues

3 cc

CJC 1000Theory and Practice of Corrections

3 cc

CJC 2162Probation and Parole

3 cc

CJJ 2002Juvenile Justice

3 cc

CJL 2403Criminal Procedure and Evidence

3 cc

Term 4 (15 cc)

CCJ 2645White Collar Crime

3 cc

CJE 2686Forensic Cyber Investigation

3 cc

See Choices Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

See Choices Social Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

Program Electives

9 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Program Electives

CCJ 2687Victimology

3 cc

CCJ 2693The Study of Sex Crimes

3 cc

CCJ 2943Criminal Justice Internship

3 cc

CCJ 2949Criminal Justice Co-op

3 cc

Total Credit Hours: 60

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