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.
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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, computers,
and technology.
Employment opportunities exist in crime scene investigations, the court system, asset
protection, private security, local, state, and federal law enforcement, and corrections.
Examples include crime scene investigator, legal assistant, asset protection specialist,
private security officer, police officer, deputy sheriff, state trooper, detention
officer, and correctional officer. Some positions may require additional certifications
such as Basic Law Enforcement Training.
Stanly Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate degrees. Degree-granting
institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved
degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Stanly Community College may be
directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commisision
on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500,
or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
Time to Complete
Full Time Student
22 Classes, 5 Semesters, 2 Years
Part Time Student
22 Classes, 10 Semesters, 3.5 Years
Skills You Will Learn
Criminal Justice System, Criminology, Juvenile Justice, Criminal and Constitutional
Law, Investigate Principles, Ethics, Community Relations
Stanly Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate degrees. Degree-granting
institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved
degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Stanly Community College may be
directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commisision
on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500,
or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).