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May 20, 2026
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College Catalog and Student Handbook 2026-2027
Criminal Justice Technology, A.A.S.
Location(s):
Online
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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. Completion of the Criminal Justice Technology associate degree does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.
Admission Requirements:
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Curriculum Outline (60 Hours)
General Core Courses
Area I - Language Arts/Communication - ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric Credits: 3
Area II - Social/Behavior Science Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following academic fields: - Economics
- Ethnology/Ethnic Studies
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following courses: - MATH 1100 - Quantitative Skills/Reasoning Credits: 3
- MATH 1101 - Mathematic Modeling Credits: 3
- MATH 1103 - Quant. Skills and Reasoning Credits: 3
- MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credits: 3
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following academic fields: - Art Appreciation
- American Literature
- English Literature
- Humanities
- Literature and Cultural Studies
- Music Appreciation
- Religion
- Theatre Appreciation
- World Literature
General Education Core Elective Select an additional 3 semester credit hours from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV.
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