Catalog 2011-2012

Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice Technology

Degree Requirements

General Education - Humanities/Fine Arts

ENC 1101English Composition I (P)

3 credits

General Education - Natural Science/Mathematics

See Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degree Courses Required for Graduation - 3 credits

General Education - Social/Behavioral Science

See Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degree Courses Required for Graduation - 3 credits

General Education - Humanities/Fine Arts or Natural Science/Mathematics or Social/Behavioral Science

See Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degree Courses Required for Graduation - 6 credits

Major Field Required Courses - 18 credits

CCJ 2020Introduction to Criminal Justice (P)

3 credits

CJC 2000Introduction to Corrections (P)

3 credits

CJL 2500Introduction to the Courts (P)

3 credits

CJL 2062Constitutional Law (P)

3 credits

CJL 2100Criminal Law (P)

3 credits

CCJ 1600Deviant Behavior (P)

3 credits

Major Field Electives - Select 31 credits

Any of the other following suggested courses:

DSC 1002Terrorism and U.S. Security (P)

3 credits

DSC 1860Introduction to Public Safety Careers (O)

3 credits

DSC 1930Current Topics in Public Safety (O)

.5 - 5 credits

DSC 1557Florida Personal Radiation Detector (O)

3 credits

DSC 1558Detection Equipment for Law Enforcement (O)

3 credits

ECO 2023Principles of Economics Micro (P)

3 credits

POS 1041American Government (P)

3 credits

SYG 2010Social Problems (P)

3 credits

Also

CGS 1100Introduction to Computer Applications for Business (P)

3 credits

Or

CGS 1060College Computing (P)

3 credits

And

ECO 2000Introduction to Economics (P)

3 credits

Or

ECO 2013Principles of Economics Macro (P)

3 credits

 

Select any Criminal Justice college credit course with the following prefixes: CJD, CCJ, CJT, CJL, CJE, CJC, CJJ, CJK or any of the above suggested courses.

 

Certain Criminal Justice courses have a prerequisite of Law Enforcement, Corrections, or Correctional Probation Florida Certification. For additional information, contact (772) 462-7676.

Suggested Electives For Specialized Training For Private Investigators

CJE 1330Ethics for the Justice System (O)

3 credits

CJD 1940Internship in Criminal Justice (P)

3 - 4 credits

CJE 2580Investigative Interviews (P)

3 credits

CJE 2635Injury and Death Investigations (O)

3 credits

CJL 1000Fundamentals of Law (P)

3 credits

Certified Officers may substitute a maximum of 20 credits of Basic or Advanced Training Courses for Major Field Electives. Contact the Criminal Justice Department for details regarding articulation of Academy training to the A.A.S. Degree.