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. PCC’s program will place emphasis on:
- Criminal justice systems
- Criminology
- Juvenile justice
- Criminal and constitutional law
- Investigative principles
- Ethics
- Community relations
Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.
Courses
Click to download the Criminal Justice Technology program planning guide for course requirements and suggested sequencing.
Criminal Justice Program Associate (C55180)Criminal Justice Technology Certificate (C55180)
Criminal Justice Advanced Criminal Investigations Certificate (C55180AI)
Criminal Justice Corrections Specialist Certificate (C55180S)
Outlook for Employment
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.
Other Public Safety and Human Services Programs
- Fire/Rescue Education
- Human Services Technology
- Human Services Technology – Addictions and Recovery Studies
- Human Services Technology – Gerontology
- Law Enforcement In-Service Training
- Public Safety Administration – Correction Services
- Public Safety Administration – Emergency & Fire Management Services
- Public Safety Administration – Law Enforcement Services
- Public Safety Administration – Security and Loss Prevention
