Criminal Justice Technology (A55180)
Associate in Applied Science
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.
Bilateral Agreement
RCC has bilateral agreements with colleges that help students have a seamless transition when transferring with their Associate in Applied Science Degree. Graduates from RCC’s Criminal Justice AAS degree are eligible for these opportunities:
- Mars Hill University – Students can complete their Bachelor’s degree in two additional years. Students will also have the option to complete a Master’s degree with Mars Hill in one additional year if they desire after completion of their Bachelor’s Degree.
- East Carolina University – Students are eligible to transfer to ECU to complete a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology in two additional years.
Course Sequence
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 141 | Corrections | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC 112 | Criminology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 131 | Criminal Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 132 | Court Procedure & Evidence | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | 2-3 | 2 | 3-4 | |
| Total | 14-15 | 2 | 15-16 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| PSY 150 or SOC 210 | General Psychology or Intro to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 6 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC 122 | Community Policing | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 213 | Substance Abuse | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 221 | Investigative Principles | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 120 or COM 231 | Intro. Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 2 | 16 |
| Course | Course Name | Class | Lab | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 214 | Victimology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 215 | Organization & Administration | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Total Credits: 64-65
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective – Choose one of the following:
UGETC: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 240
Gen Ed: HUM 115, REL 110
Mathematics Elective – Choose one of the following:
UGETC: MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171
NOTE: Students successfully completing a Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Course accredited by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission and the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Education and Training Standards Commission will receive credit for the following courses. Students must have completed BLET since 1983. Students should contact the BLET Coordinator for details.
Employment Competencies
- Explain the complexities of the criminal justice professional’s job and their interactions with the public.
- Evaluate the similarities and differences between and among the components of the Criminal Justice System, the Police, Courts, and Corrections.
- Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply research literature from multiple social science disciplines (e.g., sociology, psychology, criminology, and political science).
- To identify and understand the need for positive interaction between the Criminal Justice System, the community it serves and develop relationships between those of cultural and socioeconomic diversity.
- Apply sociological and psychological theories to understand criminal behavior.
Employment Outlook
"This was a great class to be in! This was also my first completely online CJC class and I was worried about it at first, but I learned so much from this class! The instructor knows about every topic that we covered and I enjoyed learning from him! He also responds back to students very fast!"-- Fall 2021 CJT Student
