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Why Major in Criminal Justice Technology

A working knowledge of the criminal justice system is provided by the criminal justice courses in the curriculum, an understanding of human behavior is provided by the psychology and sociology courses, and the government courses provide knowledge of bureaucratic structure.

Students completing the required courses are prepared to compete for jobs in the criminal justice field at the local and state level. Those students desiring employment with federal law enforcement agencies usually need to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree. They are also qualified to enter the private security field.

Those interested in a four-year bachelor’s degree should enroll in the Associate in Science degree program in the Transfer Programs section of this catalog.

Discover careers and salaries for this program

Locations
East Campus
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
60
Next Start Date
Any Time

Careers In Criminal Justice Technology

  • Correctional Officer
  • Security Manager
  • Police
  • Detective
  • Information Security Manager
  • Compliance Officer

Learning Objectives

 Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Read, analyze, and apply criminal justice texts, laws, and cases.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Be prepared to work in the criminal justice field with sensitivity and recognition of cultural and socioeconomic differences
  • Be prepared to work in the criminal justice field with the ability to recognize common ethics-related situations encountered by criminal justice professionals, and will be prepared to respond appropriately
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the origins of criminal behavior, society’s response to crime, and the consequences of crime to our society, utilizing multiple perspectives.
  • Articulate ethical implications of decision making in a professional capacity.
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Contact

Quad-Cities Campus

309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000

East Campus

309-854-1724