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Criminal Justice Technology, Diploma (CJT2) Diploma
The Criminal Justice Technology diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for Criminal Justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of Criminal Justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Criminal Justice Technology diploma. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields. Completion of the Criminal Justice Technology diploma does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.
This program qualifies for the HOPE Career Grant.
Program Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will attain comprehensive academic, occupational, and professional knowledge necessary for their chosen field. They will acquire essential skills for acquiring, retaining, and advancing in their careers, ensuring they are well-prepared for success in the workforce.
Careers: Corrections, Security, Investigative, Police Administration (Some careers will require Peace Officer Standards and Training), First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Length of Program: 4 Terms
Admission Requirements:
Program Requirements:
- A satisfactory criminal background check must be completed prior to entering the Criminal Justice practicum or internship. A felony conviction could prevent students from obtaining an intern site and employment in the Criminal Justice field.
General Core Courses | 9 |
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Math Course | 3 |
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics
Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, geometric concepts, technical applications, and basic statistics. |
3 |
MATH 1005Applied Technical Mathematics
This course focuses on the mathematics needed by technical or trade programs. Emphasis is placed on the application of mathematical skills used in solving occupational and technical problems. Topics include basic mathematical skills, measurements and conversions, consumer applications, geometric concepts, technical applications, linear equations, and sinusoidal waves. This course is not regularly offered at Wiregrass but may be awarded through transfer credit. |
3 |
English Course | 3 |
ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I
Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills. Approved Course Substitution: ENGL 1101 |
3 |
ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication
This course emphasizes the practical knowledge of professional writing. Topics include appropriate professional writing techniques and formats; appropriate methods of communicating with internal and external customers, clients, colleagues, and supervisors in writing, in person, and electronically; and verbal and nonverbal communication. This course is not regularly offered at Wiregrass but may be awarded through transfer credit. |
3 |
Social Science Course | 3 |
PSYC 1010Basic Psychology
Presents basic concepts within the field of psychology and their application to everyday human behavior, thinking, and emotion. Emphasis is placed on students understanding basic psychological principles and their application within the context of family, work and social interactions. Topics include an overview of psychology as a science, the nervous and sensory systems, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, intelligence, lifespan development, personality, psychological disorders and their treatment, stress and health, and social psychology. |
3 |
Occupational Courses | 39 |
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CRJU 1010Introduction to Criminal Justice
Introduces the development and organization of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics include: the American criminal justice system; constitutional limitations; organization of enforcement, adjudication, and corrections; and career opportunities and requirements. |
3 |
CRJU 1030Corrections
Provides an analysis of all phases of the American correctional system and practices, including its history, procedures, and objectives. Topics include: history and evolution of correctional facilities; legal and administrative problems; institutional facilities and procedures; probation, parole, and prerelease programs; alternative sentencing; rehabilitation; community involvement; and staffing. |
3 |
CRJU 1040Principles of Law Enforcement
This course examines the principles of the organization, administration, and duties of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Topics include: history and philosophy of law enforcement, evaluation of administrative practices, problems in American law enforcement agencies, emerging concepts, professionalism, and community crime prevention programs. |
3 |
CRJU 1068Criminal Law for Criminal Justice
This course introduces criminal law in the United States, but emphasizes the current specific status of Georgia criminal law. The course will focus on the most current statutory contents of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) with primary emphasis on the criminal and traffic codes. Topics include: historic development of criminal law in the United States; statutory law, Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses; statutory law, Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 40 - Motor Vehicle and Traffic Offenses; and Supreme Court rulings that apply to criminal law. |
3 |
CRJU 2050Criminal Procedure
Introduces the substantive law of major crimes against persons and property. Attention is given to observation of courtroom trials. Topics include: laws of arrest and search and seizure; procedures governing arrest, trial, and administration of criminal sanctions; rules of evidence; general court procedures; rights and duties of officers and citizens; and Supreme Court rulings that apply to Law Enforcement/Overview of Constitutional Law. |
3 |
CRJU 1400Ethics/Cultural Perspectives for Criminal Justice
This course provides an exploration ethics and cultural perspectives in criminal justice. In presenting ethics, both the individual perspective and the organizational standpoint will be examined. Four areas of ethical decision making opportunities are studied including: law enforcement ethics; correctional ethics; legal profession ethics; and policymaking ethics. The presentation of cultural perspectives is designed to aid law enforcement officers to better understand and communicate with members of other cultures with whom they come in contact in the line of duty. Topics include: defining and applying terms related to intercultural attitudes, role-play activities related to intercultural understanding, developing interpersonal/intercultural communication competence, and development of personal intercultural growth plan. |
3 |
CRJU 2020Constitutional Law for Criminal Justice
This course emphasizes those provisions of the Bill of Rights which pertain to criminal justice. Topics include: characteristics and powers of the three branches of government; principles governing the operation of the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment. |
3 |
CRJU 2070Juvenile Justice
Analyzes the nature, extent, and causes of juvenile delinquency, and examines processes in the field of juvenile justice. Topics include: survey of juvenile law, comparative analysis of adult and juvenile justice systems, and prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency. |
3 |
COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy
This course introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include introductions to computer and digital terminology and usage, operating systems, Internet and digital communication, word processing applications, spreadsheet applications, database applications, and presentation applications. Please note that this course may not transfer to a 4-year institution. Students should check with their transferring institution for transferability of courses. COMP 2000 may be taken in place of COMP 1000 if it is required by a transferring institution. |
3 |
CRJU xxxxAdvisor-Guided CRIMINAL JUSTICE Electives (9 hrs)
Select courses from CRJU, LETA, FOSC, EMYT, FRSC, LENF. |
9 |
and choose ONE of the following | 3 |
CRJU 2090Criminal Justice Practicum
Provides experiences necessary for further professional development and exposure to related agencies in the criminal justice field. The student will pursue a professional research project supervised by the instructor. Topics include: criminal justice theory applications. |
3 |
CRJU 2100Criminal Justice Internship/Externship
Provides experiences necessary for further professional development and exposure to related agencies in the criminal justice field. The student will pursue an externship in a related agency supervised by the instructor. Topics include: criminal justice theory applications. |
3 |
Faculty
Criminal Justice Technology Program Coordinator
Coffee Campus
Criminal Justice Instructor
Valdosta Campus
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Notice and Responsibilities Regarding this Catalog
The information in this College Catalog and Student Handbook accurately reflects current policies and procedures at the time of publication. Students are admitted to the College under and are subject to the provisions of the Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Catalog and Student Handbooks for the term they initially enroll. Students in all programs are admitted under and are subject to the provisions of the College Catalog and Student Handbook and applicable addendums for the term they are admitted to the program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. If for any reason a break in enrollment occurs, students must reapply and satisfy the College Catalog and Student Handbook requirements for the term of their re-entry to any program. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the student. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time.
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