Degrees & Career Programs Guide - Northwest Florida State College

CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY (A.S. Degree)Public Safety64 Total Credits RequiredGeneral Info -- NWFSC offers an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Criminal Justice Technology and vocational credit certificate programsin Corrections and Law Enforcement. The programs prepare graduates for immediate entry into the job market. NWFSC is an FDLE certified programand the region’s designated Criminal Justice Training Center. NWFSC also offers a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Project Management(B.A.S.) with a specialization in Public Service Management (see page 12). The Law Enforcement and Corrections Basic Recruit Academy programsrequire a separate application and entry requirements. New Basic Recruit Academy programs start every semester! Contact the Criminal JusticeDepartment at (850) 729-5378 for more details and how to get started! The Criminal Justice A.S. degree is an open admission program, with no specialapplication for admission required. New students should complete the standard NWFSC application for admission and residency forms. Forinformation contact the Criminal Justice Department (850) 729-5378, see the department website at www.nwfsc.edu/public safety.What is the job outlook? According to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, jobs in this field are expected to continue growing through 2018. Amore security-conscious society and concern about drug related crimes will contribute to the increasing demand for police services as well as trainedcorrectional officers and other public safety professionals. Graduates can become eligible forpositions with police departments, sheriff’s offices, jails, prisons, courts, probation agencies, paroleCode 2090agencies, and even private industries. NWFSC Basic Recruit Academy graduates go on to take A.S. Degree 64 creditsthe State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) to qualify for county, city, or state jobs throughoutFlorida. According to U.S. Department of Labor statistics, jobs in these fields are expected toGENERAL EDUCATION 18 Credits Requiredcontinue growing through 2019. Job titles and entry-level salaries include: Sheriff/Deputy Sheriff See page 19 for course selection options from Math,($38,917); Transportation Security Officer ($32,635); and Police Identification/Records OfficerCommunication Skills, Humanities, Social Science,($43,451).The regional demand for Corrections and Law Enforcement Academy graduatesScience and General Education Electives to meet the18 credit hour General Education course requirementfluctuates, but is generally strong. Both Northwest Florida State College Basic Recruit Academyfor this program of study.programs boast excellent job placement rates for graduates.Can I work while enrolled? The general coursework for the A.S. degree in Criminal Justiceis offered in both day and evening format at all seven NWF State College locations. Courseworkfor the Basic Recruit Academies in Law Enforcement and Corrections are held in both day andevening formats. Specialized training in firearms and defense tactics is held at the Nicevillecampus. Classes are typically offered every semester.CORE COURSES 15 Credits RequiredCOURSE CR TITLECCJ 1010 3 Introduction to CriminologyCCJ 1020 3 Introduction to Criminal JusticeCJL 1100 3 Criminal LawCJL 1400 3 Criminal ProceduresCJL 2500 3 Courts and the Judicial ProcessTECHNICAL ELECTIVES Select 31 CreditsCOURSE CR TITLEBUL 2241 3 Business Law ICCJ 1941 3 Internship – Criminal JusticeCJC 2000 3 Introduction to CorrectionsCJE 2600 3 Criminal InvestigationsCJJ 1002 3 Juvenile DelinquencyFFP 1801 3 Intro to Emergency ManagementFFP 2820 3 Emergency PreparednessGIS 1040C 4 Intro to Geographic Info SystemsHLP 1081 3 Wellness: Practice & TheoryPLA 1003 3 Introduction to Paralegal StudiesPLA 1005 3 Legal TerminologyPLA 1013 3 Introduction to the Legal SystemPLA 1114 3 Case Analysis and WritingPLA 1203 3 Civil ProcedurePLA 1800 3 Introduction to Family LawPLA 2273 3 TORT LawPSY 2012 3 PsychologySLS 1101 3 College SuccessSYG 2010 3 Social Problems____ ____ _ Other Approved College Credits(DSC)Total Program Credits Required 64Page 50Northwest Florida State COLLEGE • 2013 - 2014 Degrees & Career Programs Guide