Criminal Justice Technology, Certificate Level I

Gainful Employment

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Gainful Employment Information for Criminal Justice Technology, Certificate Level I

First Semester

CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 semester hours
CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices 3 semester hours
CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 semester hours
CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America 3 semester hours OR
CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices 3 semester hours *

Total: 12 Hours

Second Semester

CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation 3 semester hours
CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System 3 semester hours
CJSA 1351 - Use of Force 3 semester hours
ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications I 3 semester hours OR
BCIS / COSC Elective - Computer Science Elective 3 semester hours

Total: 12 Hours

Total Hours in Certificate Level I: 24 Hours

*CRIJ 2328 is a required course for students pursuing Law Enforcement Specialization.

¹ Capstone Course