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State Board Approval
Date: |
11/2/06 |
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Implementation Date: |
Fall 2007 |
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Last Updated: |
02/27/08 |
Criminal
Justice Technology, Degree
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard Number: CJ03-02-01 (Admission
Requirements)
Standard Statement
Statewide admission requirements are
implemented for the Criminal Justice
Technology, Degree program.
Explanatory Comment
Admission refers to regular admission into a Degree
program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider
state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where
applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Degree
program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions
of the Criminal Justice Technology, Degree profession.
Evaluative Criteria
The institution develops, implements, and publishes
clearly stated Criminal Justice Technology, Degree program admission and
advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Criminal
Justice Technology, Degree program are:
a.
Attainment of at least 16 years
of age;
b. documentation of high school graduation or
satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
c.
achievement of minimum admission scores on tests of
reading, language, and math as specified
in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores
d.
completion of application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Criminal
Justice Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following
requirements:
a. regular admission and good standing at a regionally
accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
b.
proper completion of application
and related procedures.
Standard Number: CJ03-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Standard Statement
Statewide provisional admission requirements are
implemented for the Criminal Justice Technology, Degree program.
Explanatory Comment
Provisional admission is granted to qualified
students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take
developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated
in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes
clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional
basis.
Evaluative Criteria
Provisional admission to the Criminal Justice
Technology, Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program
requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The
requirements for provisional admission to the Criminal Justice Technology,
Degree program are:
a. documentation of high school graduation or
satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
b. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores
on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document
Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and
designated admissions
c.
completion of application and
related procedures.
All Criminal Justice Technology, Degree program
students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission
requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose
English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program
admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses
approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number: CJ03-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
Standard Statement
A Major Code of CJ03 and a CIP Code of 43.0104 are
applied to the Criminal Justice Technology, Degree program.
Explanatory Comment
Assignment of a statewide Major Code CJ03 and CIP Code 43.0104 to the
Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is
developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with
the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific
standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Evaluative Criteria
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is
assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a
given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state
that have the same Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple
specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.
Standard Number:CJ03-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
Standard Statement
The Criminal Justice Technology, Degree program
utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program
requirements. Specific course
alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two
course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Explanatory Comment
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CJ03
and are consistent statewide. Each
specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a
statewide course identification code.
Evaluative Criteria
The Criminal Justice Technology, Degree program is
assigned a Major Code of CJ03, and utilizes essential components designated for
that program number statewide. Program
components include, but are not limited to:
Program Title
Criminal Justice Technology, Degree
Program Description
The Criminal Justice Technology associate degree
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 associate
degree. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through
enhancement of career potential.
Entry-level
or
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Introduction to
Humanities [P] ENG 191 with
C or better |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
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|
and |
||||||
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Fundamentals of
Speech [P] Program admission
level language competency or ENG 098 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
or
|
Technical
Communications [P] ENG 191 with
C or better |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
Principles of
Economics [P] Program
Admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Introductory Psychology
[P] Program
admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Mathematical
Modeling |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
or |
||||||
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College
Algebra [P] Program
Admission level math achievement |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
or |
||||||
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Contemporary
Mathematics [P] Program
admission level math achievement |
(5) |
(0) |
(0) |
(5) |
(5) |
|
|
Course Code |
Occupational
Course Name |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
|
Introduction to
Criminal Justice [P] Provisional
Admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
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Corrections [P] Provisional
Admissions |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
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Principles of
Law Enforcement [P] Provisional
Admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Criminal
Procedure [P] CRJ 101 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
|
Criminal Law [P] Program
Admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
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Constitutional
Law [P] CRJ 101 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
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Juvenile Justice [P] CRJ 101 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
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Criminal Justice
Technology Practicum/Internship [P] Completion
of all required courses |
0 |
0 |
15 |
15 |
5 |
|
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Ethics in
Criminal Justice [P] Program
Admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
Introduction to
Microcomputers [P] Provisional Admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
|
Course Code |
Elective(s) |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
|
XXX xxx |
Occupationally
Related Electives |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
20+ |
20 |
Program Final Exit Point
Criminal
Justice Technology Associate of Applied Technology Degree
98 minimum quarter hours
credit required for graduation
Accreditation and Certification
The Criminal Justice associate degree program must
conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on
Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
In addition, this program may not conflict with or
violate the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council
requirements. Some degree of
transferability between this program and P.O.S.T. academy has been established.
General Information
Criminal Justice
Associate Degree Program Curriculum Model
Suggested Course Sequence
The standard curriculum for Criminal Justice Associate Degree program
is set up on the quarter system. A
suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of
specialization. Technical colleges may
implement the Criminal Justice Associate
Degree program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally
developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Course
Code
|
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
SCT 100 |
Introduction to
Microcomputers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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ENG 191 |
Composition and
Rhetoric I |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
MAT 191 |
College Algebra |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
HUM 191 |
Introduction to
Humanities |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
TOTAL |
16 |
4 |
0 |
20 |
18 |
Course
Code
|
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
HUM 191 |
Introduction to
Humanities |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
PSY 191 |
Introduction to
Psychology |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
SPC 191 |
Fundamentals of
Speech |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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CRJ 168 |
Criminal Law |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
|
20 |
0 |
0 |
20 |
20 |
Course
Code
|
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
ECO 191 |
Principles of
Economics |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
CRJ 202 |
Constitutional
Law |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
CRJ 103 |
Corrections |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
XXX xxx |
Electives |
+ |
+ |
+ |
+ |
5 |
|
|
TOTAL |
15+ |
0+ |
0+ |
15+ |
20 |
Course
Code
|
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
CRJ 104 |
Principles of
Law Enforcement |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
CRJ 105 |
Criminal
Procedure |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
5 |
|
CRJ 207 |
Juvenile Justice |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
CRJ 212 |
Ethics in
Criminal Justice |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
|
|
TOTAL |
19 |
2 |
0 |
21 |
20 |
Fifth Quarter
Course
Code
|
Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
|
CRJ 209 |
Criminal Justice
Technology Practicum/Internship |
0 |
0 |
15 |
15 |
5 |
|
XXX xxx |
Electives |
0+ |
0+ |
0+ |
5+ |
15 |
|
|
TOTAL |
0+ |
0+ |
15+ |
15+ |
20 |
APPENDIX C
Criminal Justice Technology, Degree
Because of the nature of this program, there
is no need for equipment.
Updated/Posted: 08/20/07