2026-2027 Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

Mar 13, 2026

2026-2027 Catalog [Effective Fall 2026]

Criminal Justice Technology, AAS - CIP Code: 43.0104

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This curriculum is designed to provide practical 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 retail loss prevention officer.

All students interested in a career in criminal justice, in a part-time or full-time capacity, must meet the special requirements as dictated by the N.C. Criminal Justice Standards and the N.C. Sheriff’s Standards Divisions of the N.C. Department of Justice.

To be employed in this field, it is necessary to be a U.S. citizen.

Note: All or some of the courses in this program may transfer to a 4-year institution. Please see your advisor and/or transfer institution of interest.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion the Criminal Justice Technology AAS degree, the graduate should be able to:

Explain goals, processes and organizational components of the American Justice System.
Apply statutory and case law to various legal scenarios.
Examine issues related to inmate management in a correctional setting.
Evaluate causes of adult and juvenile delinquent behavior and motivations for criminal activity.
Demonstrate detection, investigation, and enforcement procedures.

This degree can be completed in a traditional or completely online format. For more information about eDegree programs, please visit the eDegree website. http://edegree.gtcc.edu

Fall Semester I

Courses can be taken in either session. Pair CJC-111, CJC-131, and ENG-111. Pair CJC-112, CJC-231, and ACA-120.

8 Weeks Session 1

CJC 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: 3 ⁴
CJC 131 Criminal Law Credits: 3 ⁴
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3

Session 1 Credits: 9

8 Weeks Session 2

Session 2 Credits: 7

Total Credits: 16

Spring Semester I

Courses can be taken in either session. Pair CJC-121, CJC-141, and MAT-143. Pair CJC-132, CJC-212.

8 Weeks Session 1

CJC 121 Law Enforcement Operations Credits: 3 ⁵
CJC 141 Corrections Credits: 3 ⁵
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3

Session 1 Credits: 9

8 Weeks Session 2

CJC 132 Court Procedure and Evidence Credits: 3 ⁵
CJC 212 Ethics & Community Relations Credits: 3 ⁵

Session 2 Credits: 6

Total Credits: 15

Summer Semester I

8 Weeks Session

Second English/Communication Elective Credits: 3 ²
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3³

Total Credits: 6

Fall Semester II

Courses can be taken in either session. Pair CJC-113, CJC-122, and CJC elective. Pair CJC-221 and Criminal Justice Technology elective.

8 Weeks Session 1

CJC 113 Juvenile Justice Credits: 3 ⁴
CJC 122 Community Policing Credits: 3 ⁴
Criminal Justice Technology Elective Credits: 2-3 ^{1, 4}

Session 1 Credits: 8-9

8 Weeks Session 2

CJC 221 Investigative Principles Credits: 4 ⁴
Criminal Justice Technology Elective Credits: 2-3 ^{1, 4}

Session 2 Credits: 6-7

Total Credits: 14-16

Spring Semester II

Courses can be taken in either session. Pair CJC-161 and HUM-115. Pair CJC-232 and 2 Criminal Justice Technology Electives.

8 Weeks Session 1

CJC 161 Introduction to Homeland Security Credits: 3 ⁵
HUM 115 Critical Thinking Credits: 3

Session 1 Credits: 6

8 Weeks Session 2

CJC 232 Civil Liability Credits: 3 ⁵
Criminal Justice Technology Elective Credits: 2-3 ^{1, 5}
Criminal Justice Technology Elective Credits: 2-3^{1, 5}

Session 2 Credits: 7-9

Total Credits: 13-15

Total credit hours required for degree: 64-68

Electives

1. Criminal Justice Technical Electives

Choose 8-10 credits from:

CJC 120 Interviews/Interrogations Credits: 2
CJC 170 Critical Incident Management for Public Safety Credits: 3
CJC 213 Substance Abuse Credits: 3
CJC 214 Victimology Credits: 3
CJC 215 Organization & Administration Credits: 3
CJC 225 Crisis Intervention Credits: 3
CJC 233 Correctional Law Credits: 3

2. Second English/Communication Electives

Choose one course from the following:

COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
COM 231 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG 114 Professional Research & Reporting Credits: 3

3. Social/Behavioral Science Electives

Choose one course from the following:

ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
HIS 111 World Civilizations I Credits: 3
HIS 112 World Civilizations II Credits: 3
HIS 131 American History I Credits: 3
HIS 132 American History II Credits: 3
POL 120 American Government Credits: 3
POL 210 Comparative Government Credits: 3
POL 220 International Relations Credits: 3
PSY 150 General Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 241 Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
SOC 213 Sociology of the Family Credits: 3
SOC 225 Social Diversity Credits: 3
SOC 242 Sociology of Deviance Credits: 3

Notes:

4. Fall only
5. Spring only