Criminal Justice Technology

Program Type
Certificate, Degree, Diploma
Format
Aid
Grant, Scholarship

Overview

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, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.


Program Options

Degree

64 credit hours

Diploma

38 credit hours

Certificate

12-16 credit hours

Contact the Criminal Justice Department to see if your BLET and additional Public Service Training qualifies for course credit (up to 27 credits possible).


Help Paying for School

Students enrolling in for-credit curriculum courses can apply for multiple forms of financial assistance to help pay for school including Federal Student Aid and SCC Foundation Scholarships.

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