2239 - Criminal Justice Technology (A.S.)

The mission of the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Criminal Justice Technology is to educate, train, and develop students for entry-level positions in the criminal justice system. The curriculum emphasizes the development of introductory knowledge of criminological theories and ethics in the criminal justice system, along with communication and critical thinking skills. The program has an applied focus on corrections, courts, policing, juvenile justice, and victim service professions.

The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Criminal Justice Technology is designed to prepare its graduates with entry-level skills for employment in the criminal justice system. The program emphasizes knowledge of criminological theories, ethics, criminal justice system components, communication, and critical thinking skills. The program has an applied focus on corrections, courts, policing, juvenile justice, and victim service professions. This degree is part of a pre-College program: A. Philip Randolph High School’s Public Safety Magnet Program offers dual enrollment to work toward this associate in science degree.

Students may be eligible to receive college credits for Florida Department of Law Enforcement Certifications as Law Enforcement or Corrections Officers (completion of an academy program/career certificate is required). See a program advisor for the most current information.

criminaljustice@fscj.edu.