Criminal Justice Technology Certificate

Want to make a difference? Interested in the criminal justice system?

The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. This introductory program focuses on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services to give you a jump start on your interest in a career in criminal justice! In addition, five of the six courses in this pathway transfer on to all of the 16 UNC System schools and most of the private colleges and universities in the state, which can give you a jump start towards a 4-year degree in Criminal Justice!

 

* Transfers to the UNC system and most private colleges/universities in North Carolina with a C or higher in the course. These courses also often carry AP-level weight in the high school GPA.
** Usually carries honors-level weight in the high school GPA.
Course Prefix/Num Course Title  
Core Courses
CJC 111* Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 SHC
CJC 113* Juvenile Justice 3 SHC
CJC 131** Criminal Law 3 SHC
CJC 212* Ethics and Community Relations 3 SHC
Total SHC for Core Courses: 12 SHC
Other Major Courses
CJC 121* Law Enforcement Operations 3 SHC
CJC 141* Corrections    
Total SHC for Other Major Courses: 3 SHC
Total SHC for Program 18 SHC

 

Estimated Costs:

Textbooks: $125 per semester, unless provided by your high school