Criminal Justice Technology, Associate in Science
The purpose of this program is to provide a professional background to those preparing for careers in law enforcement, corrections and private security. The program is designed for those who plan to pursue a two-year degree program in law enforcement. Students who wish to transfer any credits from this program to another institution must accept the responsibility for securing approval in advance from that institution.
Program Code: AS-CJJ
General Education Requirements
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 cr. |
| SYG 2000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 cr. |
| CGS 1100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 cr. |
| PHI 1630 | Applied Ethics | 3 cr. |
| PSC 1121 | Survey of the Physical Sciences | 3 cr. |
| | Any Area II Mathematics course listed in the Associate in Science Degree Program Requirements | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Program Professional Courses
| CCJ 2010 | Criminology | 3 cr. |
| CJC 1000 | Introduction to Corrections | 3 cr. |
| CJE 1000 | Introduction to Law Enforcement | 3 cr. |
| CJE 1300 | Police Organization and Administration | 3 cr. |
| CJE 1500 | Police Operations | 3 cr. |
| CJE 2601 | Introduction to Criminal Investigation | 3 cr. |
| CJL 2100 | Criminal Law | 3 cr. |
| CCJ 2940 | Field Studies | 3 cr. |
| DEP 2302 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 cr. |
| MNA 1100 | Interpersonal Behavior in Organizations | 3 cr. |
| SPC 2608 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 cr. |
| PSY 1012 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 cr. |
| SLS 2401 | Career Enhancement | 1 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 37 |
Criminal Justice Electives: Choose three of the following courses:
| CCJ 1000 | Crime and Delinquency | 3 cr. |
| CJE 2400 | Police Community Relations | 3 cr. |
| CJE 1640 | Criminalistics | 3 cr. |
| CJL 2062 | Rules of Evidence for Police | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Note(s): Upon recommendation of the director of law enforcement and corrections programs and the dean of workforce development, a maximum of 16 hours of credit may be awarded to students who pass the Florida Law Enforcement State Officer Certification Examination. A maximum of 13 credits will be awarded for students who pass the Florida Corrections State Officer Certification Examination.
An additional three (3) credit hours may be granted for Field Studies (CCJ 2940) for those officers currently employed with one year of experience as a law enforcement or corrections officer (not auxiliary).
To be awarded credit, students must be declared into the PHSC AS degree program in Criminal Justice Technology and also must have completed 15 credits in the program. All credit awards will be processed only upon submission of Form ILE-8 Petition for Law Enforcement Credit with the proper validation attached. Interested students should contact an advisor to begin the process.
Total Credit Hours: 64
Credit Awarded-State Certification Exams
Law Enforcement Certification
Correctional Officer Certification