Programs of Study
Criminal Justice Technology (A55180)
| Description | 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. Employment with criminal justice agencies is subject to specific agency criteria; therefore, completion of a degree a |
| Award | Associate in Applied Science Degree - Criminal Justice |
| Admissions | • A high school diploma or equivalent is required. • Some courses require placement tests prior to registration. • Many courses have prerequisites or corequisites; check the Course Descriptions section for details. |
| Contact Info | The Criminal Justice program is in the Public Safety Division. For more information, call 704.330.4165 or 704.330.4138. |
| Web Site | www.cpcc.edu/public_safety |
| Course Requirements |
Current students can login to MyCollege and click on Program Evaluation to determine the course requirements for your program of study, or any program of study you might be interested in.
If are not currently admitted to the college, please check the College Catalog. |