Criminal Justice Technology Associate in Applied Science
Program Description
The Criminal Justice Technology program is designed to provide students with a strong academic foundation in the Criminal Justice System for entry-level positions in a variety of career fields. This program is both theoretical and practical and pertains to all areas of the criminal justice profession.
Please be aware that jobs in this field often require a criminal background check. If you have any questions, please see a faculty member in the department before enrolling in this program.
Mission Statement
The mission of GTC’s Criminal Justice program is to provide quality education for its students to become competent employees in various entry-level positions relevant to criminal justice. The Department seeks to provide students the tools to work effectively, advance their chosen career and maintain high ethical standards in their professions.
Entrance Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Type of Program
Day, evening and online (limited)
Requirements for Completion
All criminal justice courses must be completed with a “C” or better in order to count toward graduation, even if the course is not a prerequisite for another.
Employment Opportunities
Law enforcement agencies, corrections, detention centers, private investigation, corporate and industrial security, rehabilitation and juvenile justice agencies
Visit our web page at https://www.gvltec.edu/criminaljustice/.
Listed below is the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Note: Please contact your advisor for recommended evening schedules.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CPT 170 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| CRJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| COL 105 | Freshman Seminar | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Contemporary Mathematics 1 | ||
Higher college transferable math | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CRJ 115 | Criminal Law I | 3 |
| CRJ 140 | Criminal Justice Report Writing | 3 |
| CRJ 224 | Police Community Relations | 3 |
| PSC 201 | American Government 1 | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| CRJ 125 | Criminology | 3 |
| CRJ 230 | Criminal Investigation I | 3 |
| CRJ 236 | Criminal Evidence | 3 |
| CRJ 210 | The Juvenile & the Law | 3 |
| SPC 205 | Public Speaking 1 | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| CRJ 130 | Police Administration | 3 |
| CRJ 222 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 242 | Correctional Systems | 3 |
| Humanities Elective 1,2 | 3-4 | |
| CRJ Elective 3 | 3 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 15-16 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 60-61 | |
- 1
General education course
- 2
Humanities Electives:
- 3
CRJ Electives: