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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Technology (A55180)
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 a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.
Use the links on the left to view program specific pages, including required classes, suggested sequence of courses and course description.
Students who want to continue their education beyond CPCC can view local educational opportunities by selecting "Beyond CPCC".
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Criminal Justice.
Admissions
The Criminal Justice program is in the Public Safety Division located at North Campus, Huntersville. For more information, call 704.330.4165 or 704.330.4138 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Program counselors can be reached by calling 704.330.4105.
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 a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.
Use the links on the left to view program specific pages, including required classes, suggested sequence of courses and course description.
Students who want to continue their education beyond CPCC can view local educational opportunities by selecting "Beyond CPCC".
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Criminal Justice.
Admissions
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Some courses require placement tests prior to registration.
- Many courses have prerequisites or corequisites; check the CJ Course Description section for details.
The Criminal Justice program is in the Public Safety Division located at North Campus, Huntersville. For more information, call 704.330.4165 or 704.330.4138 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Program counselors can be reached by calling 704.330.4105.