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Criminal Justice Administration Technology

The Criminal Justice Administration Technology program will prepare the graduate for employment opportunities in the field of criminal justice in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, and security. The program provides the student with core courses but focuses primarily on criminal justice courses addressing different aspects of the field such as police, courts, and corrections. The program offers a Technical Certificate, an Advanced Technical Certificate and an AAS degree.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION TECHNOLOGY

Program Curriculum

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice CRJ 1313
    CRJ 1313 - Introduction to Criminal Justice. History, development, and philosophy of law enforcement in a democratic society, introduction to agencies involved in the administration of criminal justice; career orientation. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Introduction to Corrections CRJ 1363
    CRJ 1363 - Introduction to Corrections. An overview of the correctional field; its origins, historical and philosophical background, development, current status, relationship with other facets of the criminal justice system. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Criminology CRJ 1383
    CRJ 1383 - Criminology. The study of criminal behavior to include theories, statistics, and trends of criminal behavior. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Criminal Law CRJ 2323
    CRJ 2323 - Criminal Law. A study of the basic elements of substantive criminal law including defenses to criminal liability. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Criminal Law CRJ 2323
    CRJ 2323 - Criminal Law. A study of the basic elements of substantive criminal law including defenses to criminal liability. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • Police Administration & Organization CRJ 1323
    CRJ 1323 - Police Administration and Organization. Principles of organization and administration in law enforcement as applied to law enforcement agencies; introduction to concepts of organizational behavior. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Police Operations CRJ 2313
    CRJ 2313 - Police Operations. A study of the operation of law enforcement agencies. Particular emphasis is placed on the functions of the patrol division. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Criminal Investigation CRJ 2333
    CRJ 2333 - Criminal Investigation. A study of principles of investigation; proper collection, documentation, and preservation of evidence. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • *Approved Electives (6)
Total 15 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Survey of Forensic Evidence CRJ 2393
    CRJ 2393 - Survey of Criminalistics. The study and application of scientific evidence collection through various methods. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Juvenile Justice CRJ 2513
    CRJ 2513 - Juvenile Justice. Organization, functions, and jurisdiction of juvenile agencies. Processing, detention, and disposition of cases. Statutes and court procedures applied to juveniles. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Administration of Criminal Procedure CRJ 2413 OR Criminal Procedures CJR 2813
  • Introduction to Homeland Security CRJ 1373 OR Foundations of Homeland Security & Terrorism CJT 2743
  • *Approved Elective (3)
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • College Algebra MAT 1313 OR Natural Science w/Lab (4)
  • Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3)
  • Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3)
  • English Composition II ENG 1123 OR Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113 OR Social/Behavioral Science (3)
Total 15 Hours

(Option One) A Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 30 hours of career technical coursework.
(Option Two) An Advanced Technical Certificate may be earned after successfully completing the first 45 hours of career technical coursework.
(Option Three) An AAS Degree may be earned after successfully completing required career technical and academic coursework.

*Approved Technical Electives: CRJ 1343-Police & Community Relations, CRJ 1353-Practicum in Criminal Justice, CRJ 2713-Foundations of Terrorism, CRJ 2723-Intelligence Analysis and Security Management; CRJ 2733-Transportation and Border Security, LET 1123-Introduction to Law, LET 2313-Civil Litigation I, LET 2333-Civil Litigation II, LET 2383 Criminal Law and Procedure, LET 2653-Law Office Management, MFL 1203-Occupational Spanish, PSC 1113- American National Government, WBL 1913-Work-Based Learning I, or WBL 1923-Work-Based Learning II, or any other technical or academic course approved by advisor.
Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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