Carteret Community College
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY
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.
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 a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Submit application.
2. Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or high school class must have graduated.
3. Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
4. Must complete placement tests satisfactorily.
5. Must have official transcripts forwarded from high school and all colleges attended.
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