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CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY Lemuel Mercado Information on Criminal Justice Careers
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Griffin's Criminal Justice Program is geared to both the novice as well as current law enforcement professionals who want to further their professional education in order to advance their careers.
THE DIPLOMA PROGRAM
This program is a one-year (full-time) sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the criminal justice field. The program emphasizes a combination of theory and practical application in the study of criminology, constitutional law, juvenile justice, corrections, and criminal justice principles.
Diploma Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet general admissions requirements, and must also:
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Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma, GED, or college degree.
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Present acceptable ASSET, COMPASS, SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last five years or transfer of program level English and math from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better.
THE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
This program is a two-year (full-time) sequence of courses similar to the diploma program but with additional general core and elective courses required. Associate Degree Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet general admissions requirements, and must also:
Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma, GED, or college degree.
Present acceptable ASSET, COMPASS, SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last five years or transfer of program level English and math from a regionally accredited college or university with a grade of C or better.
Diploma Program
Credits required for graduation: 73
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NAME
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NO.
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CREDIT
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| ENG | 101 | English |
5
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| MAT | 101 | General Mathematics |
5
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| EMP | 101 | Psychology |
5
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15
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NAME
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NO.
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CREDIT
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| SCT | 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3
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| CRJ | 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice or |
5
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| FST | 100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | (5) |
| CRJ | 202 | Constitutional Law or |
5
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| FST | 231 | Constitutional Law | (5) |
| CRJ | 105 | Introduction to Criminal Procedure or |
5
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| FST | 230 | Criminal Procedure | (5) |
| CRJ | 207 | Introduction to Juvenile Justice |
5
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| FST | 204 | Juvenile Delinquency & Justice System | (5) |
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23
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NAME
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CREDIT
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| CRJ | 103 | Corrections |
5
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| FST | 203 | Correctional Systems & Practices | (5) |
| CRJ | 104 | Principles of Law Enforcement |
5
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| CRJ | 168 | Criminal Law |
5
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| CRJ | 212 | Ethics in Criminal Justice or | 5 |
| FST | 205 | Criminal Behavior | (5) |
| CRJ | 209 | Criminal Justice Technology Practicum/Internship |
5
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| XXX | xxx | Occupationally Related Electives (CRJ/FST) |
10
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The 12 hours of the Occupationally Related Electives must come from the Criminal Justice or Forensic Science curriculum.
Associate Degree
Credits required for graduation: 98
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| Area I - Humanities/Fine Arts | |||
| ENG | 191 | Composition and Rhetoric |
5
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| ENG | 193 | Literature and Composition or |
5
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| HUM | 191 | Introduction to Humanities or |
(5)
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| ART | 191 | Art Appreciation or | (5) |
| MUS | 191 | Music Appreciation | (5) |
| SPC | 191 | Fundamentals of Speech |
5
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| Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences | |||
| PSY | 191 | Introductory Psychology |
5
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| ECO | 191 | Principles of Economics |
5
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| Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics | |||
| MAT | 191 | College Algebra or |
5
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| MAT | 190 | Mathematical Modeling |
(5)
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30
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NO.
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CREDIT
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| SCT | 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers |
3
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| CRJ | 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice or |
5
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| FST | 100 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | (5) |
| CRJ | 202 | Constitutional Law or |
5
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| FST | 231 | Constitutional Law | (5) |
| CRJ | 105 | Introduction to Criminal Procedure or |
5
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| FST | 230 | Criminal Procedure | (5) |
| CRJ | 207 | Introduction to Juvenile Justice or |
5
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| FST | 204 | Juvenile Delinquency & Juvenile Justice System | (5) |
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CREDIT
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| CRJ | 103 | Corrections or |
5
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| FST | 203 | Correctional Systems & Practices | (5) |
| CRJ | 104 | Principles of Law Enforcement |
5
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| CRJ | 168 | Criminal Law |
5
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| CRJ | 212 | Ethics in Criminal Justice | 5 |
| CRJ | 209 | Criminal Justice Technology Practicum/Internship |
5
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| XXX | xxx | Occupationally Related Electives |
10
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| XXX | xxx | Electives |
20
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