Criminal Justice Technology A.A.S.
A55180
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored.
Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.
Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist. Students should consult their advisor for information about course scheduling.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations
- Apply the elements of criminal law and constitutional law
- Apply knowledge of investigative principles, ethics, and community relations
- Assess the role of the criminal justice system within society
- Demonstrate knowledge of judicial processes, corrections, and security services
Also see Career and College Promise for additional options for high school students.
General Education
Required Courses
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following
| ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| DRA 126 | Storytelling | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| HUM 230 | Leadership Development | 3 | |
| MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | FA, SP |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | FA, SP, SU |
| REL 110 | World Religions | 3 | FA, SP |
Major Courses
Core Required Courses
Other Major Required Courses
General Electives
Select 3 semester hours credit from the following courses
| CJC 214 | Victimology | 3 | |
| CJC 264 | Policing in the 21st Century | 3 | |
| WBL XXX | Work-based Learning (up to 3 semester hours credit) | 1-3 | |
Total Credit Hours: 64
Students successfully completing a Basic Law Enforcement Training course accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission could receive credit towards the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology.
Students must have successfully passed the Commission’s comprehensive certification examination and have Basic Law Enforcement Training within the last seven (7) years. Students completing these requirements will have credit for the following courses: CJC 131 Criminal Law, CJC 132 Court Procedure & Evidence, and CJC 221 Investigative Principles. Students entering the program must provide a transcript from the institution in which they have successfully completed CJC 110, be consistently enrolled, and complete the entire program in order for credit to be awarded. Credit awarded is to be used for the sole purpose of completion of the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice at Western Piedmont Community College and therefore may not transfer to four-year institutions.