Criminal Justice Technology A.A.S. Degree [A55180]

Program Information

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 may be awarded a non-degree credential (i.e., certificate, diploma) after completing a specific portion of the Associate degree program.

Semester-by-Semester Plan

Criminal Justice AAS Program (NO BLET)

First Year

Fall Semester

CJC 111	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CJC 112	Criminology	3
CJC 120	Interviews/Interrogations	2
CJC 131	Criminal Law	3
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3
PSY 150	General Psychology	3
Total Credit Hours:		17

Spring Semester

CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	3
CJC 113	Juvenile Justice	3
CJC 132	Court Procedure & Evidence	3
CJC 141	Corrections	3
ENG 112	Writing and Research in the Disciplines	3
POL 120	American Government	3
Total Credit Hours:		18

Second Year

Fall Semester

CJC 151	Introduction to Loss Prevention	3
CJC 212	Ethics & Community Relations	3
CJC 225	Crisis Intervention	3
COM 231	Public Speaking	3
POL 130	State & Local Government	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Spring Semester

CJC 121	Law Enforcement Operations	3
CJC 221	Investigative Principles	4
CJC 231	Constitutional Law	3
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	3
	Or
MAT 110	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	3
	Humanities Elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Total Credit Hours:

66

Criminal Justice AAS Suggested Degree Tracks (if taking BLET)

First Year

Fall Semester

CJC 111	Introduction to Criminal Justice	3
CJC 112	Criminology	3
ENG 111	Writing and Inquiry	3
POL 130	State & Local Government	3
PSY 150	General Psychology	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Spring Semester

CJC 113	Juvenile Justice	3
CJC 141	Corrections	3
CJC 231	Constitutional Law	3
CIS 110	Introduction to Computers	3
POL 120	American Government	3
	Humanities Elective	3
Total Credit Hours:		18

Second Year

Fall Semester

CJC 151	Introduction to Loss Prevention	3
CJC 212	Ethics & Community Relations	3
COM 231	Public Speaking	3
ENG 112	Writing and Research in the Disciplines	3
MAT 143	Quantitative Literacy	3
	Or
MAT 110	Mathematical Measurement and Literacy	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

BLET Program includes the following

CJC 120	Interviews/Interrogations	2
CJC 121	Law Enforcement Operations	3
CJC 131	Criminal Law	3
CJC 132	Court Procedure & Evidence	3
CJC 221	Investigative Principles	4
CJC 225	Crisis Intervention	3
WBL 111	Work-Based Learning I	1
WBL 115	Work-Based Learning Seminar I	1
Total Credit Hours:		20

Note: Students successfully completing a Basic Law Enforcement Training Course accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission may receive credit for the following courses: CJC 120, CJC 121, CJC 131, CJC 132, CJC 221, CJC 225, WBL 111, WBL 115 for a total of 20 semester hours that may be counted toward the Associate in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology. To qualify, students must have successfully passed the Criminal Justice Commission’s comprehensive certification exam and must have completed BLET since 1985.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate the ability to perform entry-level investigative skills (80%)

• Students will understand and demonstrate an understanding of Constitutional rights and procedures pertaining to the rights of individual citizens (80%)

• Students will demonstrate the critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills utilized in modern policing and private security (80%)

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the various theories of crime causation and societal response for criminal justice professionals (80%)

• Students will demonstrate skills required in the field of criminal justice/law enforcement (80%)

Technical Requirements

Criterion	Standard	Example
Critical Thinking, Problem Solving Skills	1. Ability is sufficient for the classroom, lab, and work in industry situations	A. Receive, interpret, and correctly complete assignments such as reading, research, writing, and presenting
		B. Assess simulated crime scenes and interpret evidence to determine the cause of the incident
Interpersonal Skills	1. Abilities are sufficient to interact with individuals and groups from a variety of social, emotional, racial, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds	A. Participate in team projects with other students
		B. Provide assistance to fellow students and instructors when requested
		C. Maintain a cooperative spirit while working on a simulated crime scene
		D. Respect and care for fellow students and guests whose appearance, condition, beliefs, and values may conflict with your own
		E. Demonstrate sufficient emotional health to perform under stress, exercise good judgment, and promptly complete all academic and work-based learning responsibilities
Communication Skills	1. Abilities are sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form	A. Speak and write clearly and distinctly
		B. Give verbal directions and follow verbal directions from other members of the class or instructors
		C. Demonstrate listening skills
Coping Skills	1. Ability to maintain a state of order	A. Solves personal and interpersonal problems
		B. Minimizes stress and conflict
		C. Balances internal needs and external demands
Motor Skills	1. Physical abilities are sufficient to move in one's environment with ease and without restriction	A. Some classes require motor skills to collect fingerprints and other evidence by using small tools and light equipment
	2. Gross and fine motor abilities are sufficient to process a simulated crime scene
Auditory Skills	1. Auditory abilities are sufficient to work effectively and safely	A. Hear the instructor’s voice in a classroom, online, and lab environment
		B. Hear emergency instructions
Visual Skills	1. Visual ability is sufficient for observation and assessment necessary in the classroom, lab, and other locations on the campus collecting evidence from a simulated crime scene	A. Discern and collect evidence in a simulated crime scene
		B. Read safety labels and warnings such as specific Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
		C. Read safety labels and warnings such as specific Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Tactile Skills	1. Tactile ability is sufficient for processing a simulated crime scene	A. Use small tools and light equipment to gather simulated evidence in a simulated crime scene
Environmental, Physical strength and stamina	1. Must be able to function safely under varying environmental factors.	A. Stoop, bend, and kneel to collect evidence in a simulated crime scene
Emotional, Interpersonal, & Behavioral	1. Stability adequate to function in classroom, online, and simulated crime scene lab and interact effectively with instructors and classmates	A. Adapt rapidly to changing environments and/or stress
		B. Calmly receive feedback
		C. Demonstrate flexibility, honesty, and cooperative behaviors in the classroom and lab