Criminal Justice Technology, AAS (AAS.CRJ 35505)

The Associate in Applied Science major in Criminal Justice Technology program prepares graduates for jobs in various law enforcement areas. Other job options include courts, correctional facilities, and business/retail security. Personal traits such as honesty, sound judgment, integrity, and a sense of responsibility are especially important in the law enforcement field. People who have a desire to help others and have strong communication skills may be interested in this field. People who work in law enforcement agencies are subject to criminal background and credit history checks, polygraph examinations, and drug screenings. Fitness tests and driving license/records may be needed for employment.

Admissions Criteria: Admission to the Criminal Justice Technology and Law Enforcement Certificate Program requires qualifying scores on the College’s placement test, or SAT or ACT, and a high school diploma or equivalent (no minimum math score is required for the Certificate in Law Enforcement or Certificate in Criminal Justice Fundamentals).