Criminal Justice Technology, Associate in Science
Program Code: CJAS
Meta-Major: PBSA
Location(s): Melbourne, Online
Delivery Method(s): Online
Previous Degree Required: HS Diploma
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements: CPT - Common Placement Test (PERT, ACCUPLACER, SAT, ACT)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 43.0103
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1743010302
The Criminal Justice Technology A.S. degree program has the following associated College Credit Certificate (CCC):
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. Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.
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 | ||
| 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 Procedures | 3 |
| CJL 2401 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| POS 2112 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| Support Courses | ||
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| Technical Electives | ||
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Critical Issues in Criminal Justice | ||
| Service-Learning Field Studies 1 | ||
| Crime Prevention | ||
| Introduction to Crime Scene Technology | ||
| Advanced Crime Scene Technology | ||
| Crime Scene Safety | ||
| Ethics in Criminal Justice | ||
| Investigations | ||
| Foundation of Homeland Security | ||
| Terrorism in Today's World | ||
| Preparation and Response for Terrorism | ||
| Recognition and Investigation of Terrorism | ||
| First Aid & Safety for the Citizen Responder | ||
| Intermediate Algebra | ||
| Human Service Experience 1 | ||
| Community Involvement | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
Special Note: Law Enforcement and Corrections students who graduate from Eastern Florida or another Florida academy, and who have successfully completed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Officer Competency Exam, will be awarded college credit based upon the following:
- Must enroll in the A.S. Criminal Justice Technology degree program and complete all admission requirements for the program
- Must complete all major courses in the program
- Upon completion of major courses, must apply to the Criminal Justice Program Manager and submit completed form by experiential learning form to registrar.
Completion of the Correctional Officer program: 6 college credits: CJC 2000 American Corrections and HSC 2400 First Aid & Safety for the Citizen Responder
Completion of the Law Enforcement program: 15 college credits:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJE 1000 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJE 2330 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJE 2600 | Investigations | 3 |
| CJL 2401 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| HSC 2400 | First Aid & Safety for the Citizen Responder | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
Learning Outcomes: Criminal Justice Technology A.S.
- 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