Criminal Justice Technology

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(Jefferson Davis Campus)

The successful completion of the Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science Degree will provide the student opportunity for employment in the field of criminal justice in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, and security. This program provides the student with some core curriculum courses but focuses primarily on criminal justice courses addressing different aspects of the field such as police, courts, and corrections.

This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to 4-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.

All students completing a career or technical program must complete either the MS-CPAS (Mississippi Career Planning and Assessment System) or an MGCCC Board- approved Technical Skills Attainment assessment where applicable. Students should see an advisor for further details.

Criminal Justice Technology Certificate

Semester One

CRJ 1313 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3
CRJ 1323 - Police Administration and Organization Credit(s): 3
CRJ 1363 - Introduction to Corrections Credit(s): 3
CRJ 1383 - Criminology Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2213 - Traffic Law Credit(s): 3

Semester Two

CRJ 2313 - Police Operations Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2323 - Criminal Law Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2333 - Criminal Investigation I Credit(s): 3
CSC 1123 - Computer Applications I Credit(s): 3
MFL 2513 - Occupational Spanish Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 30

Criminal Justice Technology Diploma

Semester Three

CRJ 1353 - Internship for Criminal Justice Credit(s): 3
CRJ 1373 - Introduction to Homeland Security Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2393 - Survey of Criminalistics Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2413 - Administration of Criminal Procedure Credit(s): 3
CRJ 2513 - Juvenile Justice Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester Four

ENG 1113 /1114 - English Composition I or ENG 1033 - Technical English Credit(s): 3/4
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I Credit(s): 3
Math/Natural Science Elective Credit(s): 3/4*
Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credit(s): 3

Total Credits: 15/17

Note:

Please refer to “The Credit by Non-Traditional Means ” section of this catalog regarding stipulations for receiving articulated credit.

*MAT 1033 , MAT 1313 or Higher or Any Lab Science.