Criminal Justice Technology

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[A55180][D55180] Associate in Applied Science Degree & Diploma (Day)

[A55180][D55180] Associate in Applied Science Degree & Diploma (Evening/Online/Hybrid)

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement; judicial processes; corrections; and security services. The criminal justice system's role within society will be explored.

Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.

Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement; corrections; and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.

COMPETENCIES

Randolph Community College is committed to continuous improvement through program evaluation. One part of the evaluation is to assess program competencies. While our program contains many competencies for students to achieve, each year a select few are chosen for assessment purposes. This year, program competency assessment will focus on these:

1. Discuss the relationship among the various components of the Criminal Justice System.

2. Discuss the processes, techniques and law involved in investigating, prosecuting, and housing offenders.

3. Determine how theories of criminal behavior affect treatment options.

4. Justify the importance of ethics within the framework of the Criminal Justice System.

Click here for a list of Humanities/Fine Arts and Social/Behavioral Sciences courses approved for this program.