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Criminal Justice Technology
Contact(s): John Lanier
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 crime scene investigations, the court system, asset protection, private security, local, state, and federal law enforcement, and corrections. Examples include crime scene investigator, legal assistant, asset protection specialist, private security officer, police officer, deputy sheriff, state trooper, detention officer, and correctional officer.
Stanly Community College's Criminal Justice graduates have continued their studies at universities in NC and around the country. The AAS degree might not be fully transferable to some universities.
Some graduates have continued their education at the following colleges and universities, although these colleges and universities may or may not currently have an articulation agreement.
Carolina University
Gardner-Webb University
Fayetteville State University
Norwich University
Liberty University
Lees-McRae College
Pfeiffer University
UNC-Charlotte
Western Carolina University
Fort Hays State University
Winston-Salem State University
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply criminal investigative techniques.
- Analyze constitutional law and proper court procedures.
- Apply criminological theories.
- Compose effective written communication related to criminal justice issues.
- Evaluate an ethical decision-making process in the context of a criminal justice dilemma related to social change, values, norms, cultural diversity, or citizen involvement.
- Criminal Justice Technology - Associate in Applied Science
- Criminal Justice Technology - Diploma
- Criminal Justice Technology - Certificate
- Criminal Justice Technology Career Pathway
Criminal Justice Technology – Associate in Applied Science – A55180
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ACA 111 | College Student Success | 1 |
| CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJC 131 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CJC 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| CJC 112 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJC 141 | Corrections | 3 |
| ENG 112 or ENG 114 |
Writing and Research in the Disciplines or Professional Research & Reporting |
3 |
| MAT 143 or MAT 152 |
Quantitative Literacy or Statistical Methods I |
3-4 |
| Credit Hours | 15-16 | |
| Summer | ||
| CJC 222 | Criminalistics | 3 |
| SOC 210 |
Introduction to Sociology or American Government or Introduction to Computers or Public Speaking |
3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CJC 132 | Court Procedure & Evidence | 3 |
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3 |
| CJC 215 | Organization & Administration | 3 |
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| CJC 213 | Substance Abuse | 3 |
| CJC 221 | Investigative Principles | 4 |
| PSY 281 or PSY 231 |
Abnormal Psychology or Forensic Psychology |
3 |
| Humanities Elective * | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 65-66 | |
*Please see the Suggested Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science Elective List for AAS Majors webpage.
Major Electives
The student will satisfy the three (3) semester hours required for the major elective by choosing from the following list:
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CCT 121 | Computer Crime Investigation | 4 |
| CET 111 | Computer Upgrade/Repair I | 3 |
| CTS 120 | Hardware/Software Support | 3 |
| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 |
| CJC 232 | Civil Liability | 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 |
| WBL 112 | Work-Based Learning I | 2 |
| WBL 113 | Work-Based Learning I | 3 |
| WBL 121 | Work-Based Learning II | 1 |
| WBL 122 | Work-Based Learning II | 2 |
| WBL 131 | Work-Based Learning III | 1 |
Note: Work-Based Learning may be taken over several semesters and may be repeated for additional credit.
Criminal Justice Technology - Diploma – D55180
Program is available online.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACA 111 | College Student Success | 1 |
| CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJC 112 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 |
| CJC 131 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJC 132 | Court Procedure & Evidence | 3 |
| CJC 141 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3 |
| CJC 213 | Substance Abuse | 3 |
| CJC 221 | Investigative Principles | 4 |
| CJC 225 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| CJC 231 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 44 | |
Criminal Justice Technology - Certificate C55180CJ
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJC 112 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 |
| CJC 141 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Criminal Justice Technology Career Pathway
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CJC 112 | Criminology | 3 |
| CJC 113 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 |
| CJC 141 | Corrections | 3 |
| CJC 212 | Ethics & Community Relations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
Admission Requirements
- Submit a properly completed Application for Admission to the Admissions Office at Stanly Community College.
- Submit all official transcripts to the Admissions Office at SCC; an official copy of a high school transcript showing successful completion of all requirements for a diploma. A GED certificate indicating a passing score or an adult high school diploma is acceptable in lieu of a regular high school diploma. An official transcript copy from each college, university, or other post-secondary institution attended by the applicant must be submitted to the Admissions Office at SCC if the applicant wishes to be considered for transfer credit.
- Complete the placement test (ASSET or COMPASS). Applicants who have previously completed and may be exempt from placement testing. Applicants presenting ASSET or COMPASS scores older than five years will be required to retest.
Criteria for Progressions
Students are recommended to follow the course sequence in their progression toward graduation. Students are encouraged to take all Developmental Courses prior to beginning Criminal Justice Technology courses.
Grading scales for students are as follows:
- A = 90 - 100 (Exceeding Expectations);
- B = 80 - 89 (Meeting Expectations);
- C = 70 - 79 (Approaching Expectations);
- F = 0 - 69 (Does Not Meet Expectations);
- S = Satisfactory Passing.
To progress in the Criminal Justice Technology program, all students must make a grade of C or higher or S in all courses. Students earning less than a C in any course must repeat the course as soon as possible.
Criteria for Graduation
To be eligible for graduation a student must:
- Complete all course requirements, earning a grade of C or higher.
- Complete an Application for Graduation.
- Pay a graduation fee at the time of registration for the last semester.
- Earn at least one-fourth of credits required for a degree, diploma, or certificate from SCC.
- Fulfill all financial obligations to the College
Withdrawing from Classes
Instructors will enforce the SCC withdrawal policy if a student:
- requests withdrawal, or
- has two consecutive weeks of absences, regardless of contact, for a 16 week (full-semester) or one week of absence, regardless of contact, for an 8 week, or
- is not meeting the requirements of the course. The student may withdraw or drop the course by the date as published in the Academic Calendar for each semester. Students will be assigned a W (Withdrawn) by the Records and Registration Office.
Students will not be allowed to withdraw from the course during the last two weeks of the semester. Instructors who initiate drops during the last two weeks of the term must assign a grade to the student from the grading system as published in the SCC catalog.