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. 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, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist. Students may transfer CJC 111, 121, and 141 to the University of North Carolina System and apply these classes to a four-year criminal justice degree.

For more information about the careers within this program of study, please click on the links below:

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Police and Detectives

Related Careers

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Correctional Officers

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Private Detectives

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Security Guards

If you are undecided about your program of study or need further assistance go to the Career Counseling Web Page.