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Criminal Justice Technology Diploma (D55180)
Criminal Justice Technology Diploma (D55180)
Overview
A diploma in Criminal Justice is designed to provide foundational knowledge in the American legal system, law enforcement practices, and correctional structures. A diploma is a shorter track of study that can be used as a building block to an associate degree.
Details
- Credential Level: Diploma
- Total Credit Hours: 43-44
- Offered Online: Yes
Course Requirements
See A55180 Criminal Justice Technology degree program for course availability and recommended semester.
General Education
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 6 | |||||
Mathematics
Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 to 4 | |||||
Core Courses
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC-111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJC-112 | Criminology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJC-113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJC-131 | Criminal Law | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJC-212 | Ethics and Community Relations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJC-221 | Investigative Principles | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CJC-231 | Constitutional Law | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 22 | |||||
Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Other Major Courses
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS-110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 | |||||
Other Major Courses
Take Three (3) Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC-132 | Court Procedure and Evidence | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJC-141 | Corrections | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJC-160 | Terrorism - Underlying Issues | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJC-215 | Organization and Administration | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJC-233 | Correctional Law | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 9 | |||||