Criminal Justice Technology Specialist [3029]

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Certificate

(24 Credit Hours)

Program Manager

Greg Arnold
941-752-5500 Bradenton
ArnoldG@SCF.edu

This certificate program is part of the Criminal Justice Technology AS degree program [2014]. The certificate consists of a sequence of courses that provides the foundational knowledge needed to continue on to an AS Degree in Criminal Justice [2014] and a BAS Degree in Public Safety and Emergency Management. [8008]

Program Goals

This program prepares students to work in law enforcement, corrections, private/industry security, and other criminal justice, legal or public service related fields. The program prepares students to work as Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers (SOC 33-3051), Correctional Officers and Jailers (SOC 33-3012), and criminal justice practitioners/supervisors/managers in law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, juvenile courts, crime laboratories, and mobile units dealing with physical evidence, etc. or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations (SOC 33-1099). The program may also be beneficial to professionals seeking incentive benefits or career enhancement in the field.

Program Requirements

CCJ 1020 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 Credit Hours)
CJJ 2002 - Juvenile Delinquency and Rehabilitation (3 Credit Hours)
CJE 1300 - Police Administration and Organization (3 Credit Hours)
CJC 1000 - Introduction to Corrections (3 Credit Hours)
CJL 2130 - Criminal Evidence and Procedures (3 Credit Hours)
CCJ 1600 - Deviant Behavior (3 Credit Hours)
CGS 1000 - Computer Information Systems (3 Credit Hours)
ENC 1101 - Written Communication I (3 Credit Hours)

Total Credit Hours: 24

Note(s)

Credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress.

Gainful employment information about this certificate is available at scf.edu/Academics/CareerTechnicalEducation/GEDT/