TCTC Catalog - Tri-County Technical College

BUSINESS AND
HUMAN SERVICES
DIVISION
Criminal Justice Technology
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Criminal Justice Technology majors acquire the knowledge
and skills needed to become professionals working
within the criminal justice system. In addition to practical,
theoretical and technical applications of law enforcement,
the curriculum provides an overview of courts and
corrections services. An examination of the interaction
of education and human service agencies with the various
components of the criminal justice system is emphasized.
Survey courses in the disciplines of psychology,
sociology, and political science are important for a broad
understanding of the criminal justice system.
The Criminal Justice program offers an associate degree
and one certificate. Credit for courses in the certificate
also may be applied toward the associate degree.
SCHEDULING AND ENTRY OPTIONS
Day and evening classes are available, and students may
enter any term. Evening students should allow six terms
to earn a degree. General Education course requirements
can be completed at any time during the program.
Courses can be completed in any order subject to the
completion of course prerequisites.
DEGREE: Associate in Public Service
Major: Criminal Justice Technology
Graduation Credits Required: 65
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
General Education: 24 Semester Credit Hours
Credits
ENG 155 Communications I 3
ENG 156 Communications II 3
MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics 3
PSC 201 American Government 3
PSC 215 State and Local Government 3
PSY 120 Organizational Psychology 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
Humanities Requirement 3
Note: See section titled “General Education Course
Requirements/Substitutions” on page 21.
Required Program Courses: 23 Semester Credit Hours
Credits
CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 115 Criminal Law I 3
CRJ 116 Criminal Law II 3
CRJ 125 Criminology 3
CRJ 236 Criminal Evidence 3
CRJ 242 Correctional Systems 3
CRJ 260 Seminar in Criminal Justice 3
OST 101 Introduction to Keyboarding 2
Elective Program Courses: 15 Semester Credit Hours
Credits
CRJ 102 Introduction to Security 3
CRJ 110 Police Patrol 3
CRJ 120 Constitutional Law 3
CRJ 130 Police Administration 3
CRJ 140 Criminal Justice Report Writing 3
CRJ 145 Juvenile Delinquency 3
CRJ 150 Interviewing and Counseling 3
CRJ 201 Fingerprint Science 3
CRJ 216 Police Supervision 3
CRJ 224 Police Community Relations 3
CRJ 230 Criminal Investigation I 3
CRJ 238 Industrial and Retail Security 3
CRJ 246 Special Problems in Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 250 Criminal Justice Internship I 3
General Electives: 3 Semester Credit Hours
CERTIFICATE: Public Service
Major: Law Enforcement and
Corrections Services
Graduation Credits Required: 27
DESCRIPTION
This program is designed for current or prospective law
enforcement and/or corrections employees whose job
performance could be enhanced by information and
understanding gained through the completion of relevant
courses in the criminal justice curriculum.
REQUIREMENTS
Required Program Courses: 27 Semester Credit Hours
Credits
CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CRJ 115 Criminal Law I 3
CRJ 125 Criminology 3
CRJ 140 Criminal Justice Report Writing 3
CRJ 145 Juvenile Delinquency 3
CRJ 224 Police Community Relations 3
CRJ 230 Criminal Investigation 3
CRJ 242 Correctional Systems 3
CRJ 246 Special Problems in Criminal Justice 3
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