Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Technology (LAW-AS)

The Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of law enforcement and prepares students to seek employment in various criminal justice fields. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

The Associate in Science degree in Criminal Justice Technology includes College Credit Certificate in:

  Crime Scene Technician

Students who have had prior Criminal Justice training may be eligible for articulation if they meet the following criteria.

Credit for Approved Prior Training

Credit opportunities are available for individuals who have prior training approved by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards or Training Commission and offered by a Florida Certified Center located at a Community College or a Vocational Center. The maximum credit awarded is fifteen credits. Courses from other training centers will be limited to those nationally recognized including the Southern Police Institute, FBI National Academy, and the Drug Enforcement Administration Drug School.

Program Contact:

Dr. Barbara Rodriguez

Department Head, Business

(850) 484-2504

brodriguez@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Term 1 (15 cc)

CCJ 1020Introduction to the Criminal Justice System

3 cc

CGS 1570Computer Concepts and Applications

3 cc

CJE 1600Criminal Investigation

3 cc

ENC 1101CEnglish Composition I

3 cc

 

Choose one of the following courses:

MAC 1105College Algebra

3 cc

MGF 1106Mathematics for Liberal Arts I

3 cc

MGF 1107Mathematics for Liberal Arts II

3 cc

STA 2023Elementary Statistics

3 cc

Term 2 (15 cc)

CCJ 2010Criminology

3 cc

CJE 1640Introduction to Criminalistics

3 cc

CJL 1100Criminal Law

3 cc

CJL 2500Introduction to Courts

3 cc

See Choices Humanities (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Term 3 (15 cc)

CCJ 2055Ethical Issues

3 cc

CJC 1000Theory and Practice of Corrections

3 cc

CJC 2162Probation and Parole

3 cc

CJJ 2002Juvenile Justice

3 cc

CJL 2403Criminal Procedure and Evidence

3 cc

Term 4 (15 cc)

CCJ 2645White Collar Crime

3 cc

CJE 2686Forensic Cyber Investigation

3 cc

See Choices Any Natural Sciences General Education Course

3 cc

Program Electives

6 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Program Electives

CCJ 2687Victimology

3 cc

CCJ 2693The Study of Sex Crimes

3 cc

CCJ 2943Criminal Justice Internship

3 cc

CCJ 2949Criminal Justice Co-op

3 cc

Total Credit Hours: 60

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