The Criminal Justice Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology diploma. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields. Completion of the Criminal Justice Technology diploma does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.
Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission.
Age: 16 years or older
Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.
| Course | Credit Hours |
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| GENERAL CORE COURSES | |
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47
2570 | 3 |
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24
- RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15
2635 | 3 |
PSYC 1010 Basic Psychology Presents basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. Emphasis is placed on students understanding basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family, work and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science, the nervous and sensory systems, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatment, stress and health, and social relations.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Intro to Psychology, ISBN 978-0-495-81281-4, $202.64
2707 | 3 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | |
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Guidelines for Microsoft Office, ISBN 978-0763867485, $128.72
2403 | 3 |
CRJU 1010 Intro to Criminal Justice Introduces the development and organization of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics include: the American criminal justice system; constitutional limitations; organization of enforcement, adjudication, and corrections; and career opportunities and requirements.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Essentials of Criminal Justice, ISBN 978-1285441528, $118.70
2427 | 3 |
CRJU 1030 Corrections Provides an analysis of all phases of the American correctional system and practices, including its history, procedures, and objectives. Topics include: history and evolution of correctional facilities; legal and administrative problems; institutional facilities and procedures; probation, parole, and prerelease programs; alternative sentencing; rehabilitation; community involvement; and staffing.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Essentials of Corrections, ISBN 978-0-495-50438-2, $113.03
2429 | 3 |
CRJU 1040 Principles of Law Enforcement This course examines the principles of the organization, administration, and duties of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Topics include: history and philosophy of law enforcement, evaluation of administrative practices, problems in American law enforcement agencies, emerging concepts, professionalism, and community crime prevention programs.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Policing America: Challenges & Best Practices, ISBN 978-0133495652, $179.38
2430 | 3 |
CRJU 1068 Criminal Law for Criminal Just This course introduces criminal law in the United States, but emphasizes the current specific status of Georgia criminal law.The course will focus on the most current statutory contents of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) with primary emphasis on the criminal and traffic codes.Topics include: historic development of criminal law in the United States; statutory law, Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses; statutory law,Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 40 - Motor Vehicle and Traffic Offenses;and Supreme Court rulings that apply to criminal law.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Georgia Law Enforcement Handbook, ISBN 978-0314-93649-3, $168.92
2438 | 3 |
CRJU 2050 Criminal Procedure Introduces the substantive law of major crimes against persons and property. Attention is given to observation of courtroom trials. Topics include: laws of arrest and search and seizure; procedures governing arrest, trial, and administration of criminal sanctions; rules of evidence; general court procedures; rights and duties of officers and citizens; and Supreme Court rulings that apply to Law Enforcement/Overview of Constitutional Law.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Criminal Procedure: Law and Practice, ISBN 978-1285-06289-1, $250.34
2442 | 3 |
CRJU 1400 Ethic & Cultural Persp-Crim Just This course provides an exploration ethics and cultural perspectives in criminal justice. In presenting ethics, both the individual perspective and the organizational standpoint will be examined.Four areas of ethical decision making opportunities are studied including: law enforcement ethics; correctional ethics; legal profession ethics; and policymaking ethics.
The presentation of cultural perspectives is designed to aid law enforcement officers to better understand and communicate with members of other cultures with whom they come in contact in the line of duty.Topics include:defining and applying terms related to intercultural attitudes, role-play activities related to intercultural understanding, developing interpersonal/intercultural communication competence, and development of personal intercultural growth plan.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Ethics and Cultural Perspectives, ISBN 978-0-558-90503-3, $40
2440 | 3 |
CRJU 2020 Constit Law/Criminal Justice This course emphasizes those provisions of the Bill of Rights which pertain to criminal justice. Topics include: characteristics and powers of the three branches of government; principles governing the operation of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Constitutional Law, ISBN 978-1-59345-502-6, $89.16
2441 | 3 |
CRJU 2070 Juvenile Justice Analyzes the nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency, and examines processes in the field of juvenile justice.Topics include:survey of juvenile law, comparative analysis of adult and juvenile justice systems, and prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law; ISBN 978-1111-34689-8, $184.96
2444 | 3 |
| CRJU 2090 Criminal Justice Practicum Provides experiences necessary for further professional development and exposure to related agencies in the criminal justice field.The student will pursue a professional research project supervised by the instructor.Topics include:criminal justice theory applications.2445 | 3 |
| OR | |
| CRJU 2100 Criminal Justice Internship/Externship Provides experiences necessary for further professional development and exposure to related agencies in the criminal justice field.The student will pursue an externship in a related agency supervised by the instructor.Topics include:criminal justice theory applications.
Required textbooks and materials:
2446 | 3 |
| XXXX 900 Occupational Electives 4478 | 9 |
| Students must complete a minimum of nine (9) hours from the Occupational Electives course list. | |
| OCCUPATIONAL ELECTIVE COURSES | |
CRJU 1021 Private Security Provides an orientation to the development, philosophy, responsibility, and function of the private security industry.A historical and philosophical perspective of private security will help students better understand the present stage of private security, its principles, its legal authority and its effect on society in general. Topics include:private security: an overview; basic security goals and responsibilities; when prevention fails; and security systems at work: putting it all together.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Introduction to Private Security, ISBN 978-0-495-80985-2, $125.68
2428 | 3 |
CRJU 1043 Probation and Parole This course will cover the history of both juvenile and adult probation as well as the history of parole.The probation and parole systems will be covered generally with a special emphasis on the Georgia systems and related laws.Topics include:history and philosophy of probation and parole; function of the probation and parole systems; Georgia law related to probation and parole; characteristics and roles of probation and parole officers; and special issues and programs of probation and parole.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Probation and Parole: Theory and Practice, ISBN 978-0-13-511247-2, $108.32
2431 | 3 |
CRJU 1050 Police Patrol Operations This course presents the knowledge and skills associated with police patrol operations.Emphasis is placed on patrol techniques, crimes in progress, crisis intervention, domestic disputes, Georgia Crime Information Center procedures, electronics communications and police reports.Topics include: foundations, policing skills and communication skills.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Essentials of Criminal Justice, ISBN 978-1285441528, $118.70
2432 | 3 |
CRJU 1052 Criminal Justice Admin This course explores the managerial aspects of effective and efficient police adminstration.Emphasis is directed towards increasing organizational skills and overcoming interdepartmental and inter-agency non-communication.Topics include:environmental management, human resources, and organizational concerns.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Justice Administration: Police Courts, and Corrections Management, ISBN 978-0-13-359119-4, $180.25
2433 | 3 |
| CRJU 1054 Police Officer Survival 19329 | 3 |
| CRJU 1056 Police Traffic Control & Invest This course examines enforcement of traffic laws and procedures for traffic accident investigation.Emphasis is placed on Georgia traffic laws, traffic law enforcement, recognition of impaired driving, and traffic accident investigation.Topics include:regulations, impaired driving, and traffic accident investigation.2434 | 3 |
CRJU 1062 Methods of Crim Investigation This course presents the fundamentals of criminal investigation.The duties and responsibilities of the investigator both in field and in the courtroom are highlighted.Emphasis is placed on techniques commonly utilized by investigative personnel as well as the procedures used for investigating various crimes.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Criminal Investigation, ISBN 978-1133-01892-6, $210.12
2435 | 3 |
CRJU 1063 Crime Scene Processing This course presents students with practical exercises dealing with investigating crime scenes and gathering various forms of physical evidence.Emphasis is placed on crime scene assessment, search, fingerprinting, and evidence collection.Topics include:crime scene management, evidence characteristics, identification, documentation and collection as well as techniques for developing and lifting latent fingerprints.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Criminal Investigation, ISBN 978-1285862613, $170.22
2436 | 3 |
CRJU 1065 Community-Oriented Policing Presents the fundamentals for the community-oriented policing philosophy, including the comparison of traditional and community policing philosophies; law enforcement and community relationships; importance of political and public support and involvement; attitudinal changes involving the roles of police management, supervisors and line personnel; creation of partnerships with community organizations, businesses, private security, other governmental agencies, and special interest groups; and police problem-solving methodologies. Topics include: foundations of community-oriented policing, partnerships and problem-solving in community-oriented policing, and community-oriented policing projects and programs.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Community Policing: Partnerships for Problem-Solving, ISBN 978-0495-09544-6, $162.16
2437 | 3 |
CRJU 1075 Report Writing Explains and demonstrates the effectiveness of the entire criminal investigation process by the quality of notes reports, and accurate documentation. An examination of what goes into the preparation, content, elements, mechanics, and format of documenting the criminal investigation process. Topics include: Field notes, initial information, observations, evidence, victims, witnesses, property, neighborhood canvass, crime scene, laboratory analysis and results, investigative follow-up, suspect statements, and the characteristics essential to quality report writing.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Report It in Writing, ISBN 978-0136-09355-8, $63.04
2439 | 3 |
CRJU 2060 Criminology Introduces the nature, extent, and factors related to criminal behavior, and the etiology of criminal offenses and offenders. Topics include: sociological, psychological, and biological causes of crime; effectiveness of theories in explaining crime; theory integration; and application of theory to selected issues.
Required textbooks and materials:
- Criminology, ISBN 978-0495914471, $85.25
2443 | 3 |
| *48 minimum quarter hour credits required for graduation | |
