Apply
Today

Criminal Justice Technology

Program Description

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, computer 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, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.

Apply Today!
Contact
ANDREA
HYSON
B.A., M.S.
Program Head of Criminal Justice Technology/Public Safety Administration
MAIN CAMPUS - Henderson
Room:
10116
(252) 738-3205
Degree
Diploma
Certificate
Workforce Training

Program Details

Discover the specifics of our programs, including required courses, course sequence, pathways, and learning outcomes.

  1. Students will be able to recognize and explain the various components of the criminal justice system.
  2. Students will be able to describe and apply constitutional rights.
  3. Students will be able to specify and apply practices and processes associated with criminal investigations.
  4. Students will be able to describe and apply the major criminal behavior theories.
  5. Students will be able to describe the various aspects and history of the correctional subsystem.
  6. Students will be able to differentiate between ethical and non-ethical decisions relevant to the three components of the Criminal Justice system.
  7. Students will be able to explain the nature and history of criminal law.