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Criminal Justice Technology
Criminal Justice Technology Fundamentals
Criminal justice professionals help maintain public order, protect private property, enforce the law, and investigate crimes and accidents.
- comprehensive curriculum covers:
- criminal law
- evidence
- juvenile justice
- sociology
- crime intervention
- human relations
- forensic science
- criminal investigation
- physical training to function properly for their own safety and that of the public
Our Faculty
- are innovative and interactive
- use multimedia technology to enhance classroom learning
Akron Advantage
Hands-on Experience
You are encouraged to participate in a full-time 15-week internship in a cooperating police department or other criminal justice agency. You will gain on-the-job training and earn elective credits upon successful completion of the program.
You can gain valuable work experience through UA’s internship program. This noncredit program gives you the opportunity to experience criminal justice in a work environment. Internships will improve your employment opportunities and potential salary upon graduation.
Criminal Justice Student Organizations
Interact with other criminal justice technology students and professionals in the field through organizations such as:
- Criminal Justice Association
- Sociology Club
- Student Social Work League
- Pre-Law Club
Sample Curriculum
Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Technology
| First Year | First Year | ||
| Fall Semester | Fall Semester |
||
| English | 4 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
| Math for Modern Technology | 4 | Human Relations | 3 |
| Physical Education | 1 | Applied Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 | Current Topics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Introduction to Sociology | 4 | Technical electives | 6 |
| Spring Semester | Spring Semester |
||
| Effective Oral Communication | 3 | American Urban Society | 3 |
| Criminal Law for Police | 3 | Current Topics in Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Evidence and Legal Process | 3 | Critical Incident Interventions for Criminal Justice |
3 |
| Juvenile Justice Process | 3 | Criminal Case Management | 6 |
| Basic Chemistry, Lab | 3 | Total | 33 |
| Total |
31 |
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Career Opportunities
Degrees and Preparation
An Associate Degree in Criminal Justice paves the way to many careers in law enforcement, including:
- police and sheriff officer
- state highway patrol officers
- U.S. marshals and deputy marshals, and customs inspectors
- Federal Bureau of Investigation agents
- Law enforcement agents also work as inspectors for:
- United States’ Border Patrol
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Immigration and Naturalization Services
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Career Outlook
Employment opportunities in the field of law enforcement will continue to increase at a rapid rate, driven by a more security-conscious nation.
Center for Career Management
Creates links among students, alumni and local professionals. You will have access to:
- Career Resource Library
- co-op/internships through Career Advantage Network
- computer stations for resume writing and employment research
- UA Career Fairs
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