Criminal Justice Technology (A.S.)
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 Criminal Justice Technology A.S. degree program includes the following College Credit Certificate:
Refer to the Associate in Science (A.S.) page to find information about admission, graduation, general education and other requirements. Students will work with an advisor to determine the courses best suited to their plan of study.
Visit the program page for more information.
Program of Study
| 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 | |
Note: In accordance with Florida Statute and Florida Administrative Code, students must satisfy the Civic Literacy Graduation 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 Agreements List for more information.
Course Sequence
Below is the recommended sequence for taking courses in this degree. Using this guide and meeting with your assigned advisor each term is the key to successful program completion.
Please note that course prerequisites, including required developmental math, reading, or writing, need to be completed to continue on to the more advanced course. Click on the course number to see the requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CCJ 1020 | American Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENC 1101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| CGS 2100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CCJ 2650 | Drugs, Alcohol and Crime | 3 |
| CJL 1400 | Criminal Procedure | 3 |
| Mathematics Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| POS 2041 | American National Government | 3 |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| CCJ 1010 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJL 2401 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| Natural Science Core Requirement | 3 | |
| Technical Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities Core Requirement | 3 | |
| CCJ 1452 | Criminal Justice Administration | 3 |
| CJC 2000 | American Corrections | 3 |
| CJE 1000 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 |
| CJJ 1540 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| POS 2112 | State and Local Government | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 | |
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Select 12 credits from the Technical Electives list on the Program of Study.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify a criminological theory and apply it to real-world cases and/or trends.
- 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
- Identify the three components of the criminal justice system
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information
- Identify a licit or an illicit drug and its effect on the human body, including physiological, psychological, and societal impacts.
- Core Ability Supported: Process Information