Associate in Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid, Online
Location(s): Cocoa, Melbourne, Titusville
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: Assessment in Reading, Writing, and Math
Academic Community: PBSA
Program Code: CJAS
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 43.0103
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1743010302
This program is designed for students interested in broadening their knowledge of criminal justice and for field professionals seeking incentive benefits, career enhancement, or to increase their on-the-job competence. Many of the credits earned may be transferable to a baccalaureate degree program.
The A.S. Criminal Justice Technology degree program has the following associated College Credit Certificate (CCC):
Refer to the Associate in Science Degree Programs overview to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students who need technical electives will work with a bachelor’s advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
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Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Courses | ||
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| POS 2041 | American National Government | 3 |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Major Courses (30 credits) | ||
| CCJ 1010 | Criminology | 3 |
| CCJ 1020 | American Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CCJ 1452 | Criminal Justice Administration | 3 |
| CCJ 2650 | Drugs, Alcohol and Crime | 3 |
| CJC 2000 | American Corrections | 3 |
| CJE 1000 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJJ 1540 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| CJL 1400 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| CJL 2401 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| POS 2112 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| Support Course (3 credits) | ||
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| Technical Electives (12 credits) | ||
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Critical Issues in Criminal Justice | ||
| Service Learning Field Studies 1 | ||
| Introduction to Crime Scene Technology | ||
| Advanced Crime Scene Technology | ||
| Ethics in Criminal Justice | ||
| Investigations | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| First Aid & Safety for the Citizen Responder | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Human Service Experience 1 | ||
| Community Involvement | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
- Satisfy the civic literacy competency requirement
Special Note: Students with law enforcement experience and certification may receive credit toward this degree in accordance with EFSC articulation agreements. See the Articulation Agreement Charts website for more information.
Course Sequence
The following sequence is recommended. However, courses may not be offered in this order, so it is important that you work with an advisor to plan your schedule based on your specific needs.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | Credit Hours | |
| CCJ 1020 | American Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 2 | ||
| CCJ 2650 | Drugs, Alcohol and Crime | 3 |
| CJL 1400 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 3 | ||
| POS 2041 | American National Government | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Term 4 | ||
| CCJ 1010 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJL 2401 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 5 | ||
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| CCJ 1452 | Criminal Justice Administration | 3 |
| CJC 2000 | American Corrections | 3 |
| CJE 1000 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Term 6 | ||
| CJJ 1540 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| POS 2112 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Select courses from the Technical Electives in the Program of Study tab for this degree.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify the critical issues in contemporary criminology
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Identify the three components of the criminal justice system
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Identify the student’s awareness of criminal justice issues in contemporary society
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Classify psychoactive drugs of abuse and their effects on the human body
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information