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2019-2020 Catalog

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2019-2020

Criminal Justice Technology (55180) CIP 43.0104

Last updated on June 28, 2019, 9:23 a.m.

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 office, and loss prevention specialist.


Curriculum Offerings:

SHC - Semester Hour Credits


Additional Information:

Criminal Justice employers require criminal background checks and a criminal record may prohibit employment.

ACADEMIC PLANS:

A55180 AASD55180 Diploma, C55180JJ Juvenile Justice CertificateC55180HS Homeland Security CertificateC55180 CertificateC55180CR Corrections Certificate


Notes:

For additional information regarding this program, contact the director, Chris Nesbitt, chris.nesbitt@rccc.edu.


Faculty Mentors:

Chris Nesbitt Director
F. Wayne Laney Jr. Director