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Criminal Justice Technology, Degree

Program Standard and Course Guide

General Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Admission Requirements	CJ03-02-01
Provisional Program Admissions	CJ03-02-04
Program Numbering	CJ03-03-02
Program Course Consistency and Sequence	CJ03-03-03
Program Course List
Accreditation (Guide)	Appendix A
Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)	Appendix B
Suggested Equipment List (Guide)	Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

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) 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 personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

c) 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;

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.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number: CJ03-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of CJ03 and a CIP Code of 43.010403 are applied to the Criminal Justice Technology, Degree program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CJ03 and CIP Code 43.010403 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 persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the corrections, security, investigative, and police administration fields.

Course Code	General Core Course Name		Class Hours			D. Lab Hours		P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric I [P] Program Admission		5			0		0	5	5
ENG 193	Composition and Rhetoric II [P] ENG 101 with C or better		5			0		0	5	5
OR
HUM 191	Introduction to Humanities [P] ENG 191 with C or better		(5)			(0)		(0)	(5)	(5)
AND
SPC 191	Fundamentals of Speech [P] Program admission level language competency or ENG 098		5			0		0	5	5
OR
ENG 195	Technical Communications [P] ENG 191 with C or better		5			0		0	5	5
ECO 191	Principles of Economics [P] Program Admission		5			0		0	5	5
PSY 191	Introductory Psychology [P] Program admission		5			0		0	5	5
MAT 191	College Algebra [P] Program Admission level math achievement		5			0		0	5	5
OR
MAT 196	Contemporary Mathematics [P] Program admission level math achievement		5			0		0	5	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional Admission		1			4		0	5	3
Course Code	Occupational Course Name		Class Hours			D. Lab Hours		P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CRJ 101		Introduction to Criminal Justice [P] Provisional Admission			5		0	0	5	5
CRJ 102		Introduction to Constitutional Law [P] CRJ 101			5		0	0	5	5
CRJ 103		Corrections [P] Provisional Admissions			5		0	0	5	5
CRJ 104		Principles of Law Enforcement [P] Provisional Admission			5		0	0	5	5
CRJ 105		Introduction to Criminal Procedure [P] CRJ 101			4		2	0	6	5
CRJ 106		Criminology [P] CRJ 104			5		0	0	5	5
CRJ 107		Introduction to Juvenile Justice [P] CRJ 101			5		0	0	5	5
CRJ 109		Criminal Justice Technology Practicum/Internship [P] Completion of all required courses			0		0	15	15	5
Course Code		Elective(s)		Class Hours		D. Lab Hours		P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
XXX xxx		Occupationally Related Electives		+		+		+	+	12
XXX xxx		Electives		+		+		+	+	5
XXX xxx		Electives		+		+		+	+	5

Program Final Exit Point

Criminal Justice Technology Associate of Applied Technology Degree

95 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

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.

APPENDIX B

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 institutes 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.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric I	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 191	Contemporary Mathematics	5	0	0	5	5
HUM 191	Introduction to Humanities	5	0	0	5	5
Xxx XXX	Electives	+	+	+	+	5
	TOTAL	16+	4+	0+	20+	23

Second Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CRJ 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	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
XXX xxx	Electives	+	+	+	+	5
	TOTAL	15+	0+	0+	15+	20

Third Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 195	Technical Communications	5	0	0	5	5
CRJ 102	Introduction to 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

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CRJ 104	Principals of Law Enforcement	5	0	0	5	5
CRJ 105	Introduction to Criminal Procedure	4	2	0	6	5
CRJ 106	Criminology	5	0	0	5	5
CRJ 107	Introduction to Juvenile Justice	5	0	0	5	5
	TOTAL	19	2	0	21	20

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CRJ 109	Law Enforcement Practicum/Internship	0	0	15	15	5
XXX xxx	Electives	+	+	+	+	12
	TOTAL	0+	0+	15+	15+	17

Suggested Sequence Ii

First Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 191	Composition and Rhetoric I	5	0	0	5	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
CRJ 101	Introduction to Criminal Justice	5	0	0	5	5
HUM 191	Introduction to Humanities	5	0	0	5	5
	TOTAL	16	4	0	20	18

Second Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
MAT 196	Contemporary Mathematics	5	0	0	5	5
PSY 191	Introductory Psychology	5	0	0	5	5
CRJ 102	Introduction to Constitutional Law	5	0	0	5	5
XXX xxx	Electives	+	+	+	+	5
	TOTAL	15+	0+	0+	15+	20

Third Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
SPC 191	Fundamentals of Speech	5	0	0	5	5
CRJ 105	Introduction to Criminal Procedure	4	2	0	6	5
CRJ 106	Criminology	5	0	0	5	5
CRJ 107	Introduction to Juvenile Justice	5	0	0	5	5
	TOTAL	19	2	0	21	20

Fourth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 195	Technical Communications	5	0	0	5	5
CRJ 103	Corrections	5	0	0	5	5
CRJ 104	Principals of Law Enforcement	5	0	0	5	5
XXX xxx	Electives	+	+	+	+	5
	TOTAL	15+	0+	0+	15+	20

Fifth Quarter

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
CRJ 109	Law Enforcement Practicum/Internship	0	0	15	15	5
XXX xxx	Electives	+	+	+	+	12
	TOTAL	0+	0+	15+	15+	17

APPENDIX C

Criminal Justice Technology, Degree

Suggested Equipment List

Because of the nature of this program, there is no need for equipment.

Program Standard and Course Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ADMISSIONS

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Standard Statement

Explanatory Comment

Evaluative Criteria

Program Title

Program Description

Course Code

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

APPENDIX B

Suggested Course Sequence

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter

Course Code

Second Quarter

Course Code

Third Quarter

Course Code

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Suggested Sequence Ii

First Quarter

Course Code

Second Quarter

Course Code

Third Quarter

Course Code

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

APPENDIX C Criminal Justice Technology, Degree

Suggested Equipment List

APPENDIX C

Criminal Justice Technology, Degree