Criminal Justice Technology
Program Type: Certificate in Applied Science
Program Level: UG
Division: Business, Computing, & Social Science
Program Duration: 8 months
Program Contact: Sharon Sheehy
Time: Day
Program overview
This certification will give students a core knowledge of the criminal justice profession. Students can expect to become familiar with the criminal justice system, criminal and Constitutional law, department and agency administration, law enforcement ethics, special problems that law enforcement face and various specialties within the criminal justice profession.
Entry Requirements
To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Understand the major components of the criminal justice system (law enforcement agencies, criminal courts, and correctional institutions) and their functions.
- Understand the basic functions and practices of policing.
- Understand the basic functions and practices of the correctional system.
- Evaluate criminal law and law enforcement procedures.
- Discuss Constitutional due process protections applied to the criminal justice system.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the functions and processes of the criminal justice system.