Criminal Justice Technology

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Criminal Justice offers a well-rounded study of the criminal justice system, focusing on the legal issues and fundamental concepts and principles associated with law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. It is designed for students who want to increase their employment potential, increase their advancement potential, or transfer into a senior institution that accepts HGTC criminal justice courses. The program concludes with an intensive capstone course in which students develop education portfolios based on previous coursework and a 135-hour internship involving activities that require the application of concepts taught throughout the program. 

The field of criminal justice, whether law enforcement, the courts, corrections, or juvenile justice, involves ever-expanding areas for career opportunities. The need for highly skilled and educated employees will continue, especially with rapidly advancing fields of law enforcement, criminal investigations, and crime scene investigations. There will also be a need for dedicated men and women in the diverse areas that comprise the criminal justice system.

Admissions Information

Specific Admission Requirements for Program

• Criminal Background Check must be satisfactorily completed before students can enroll in any criminal justice course.
• Criminal Justice Program will deny eligibility for enrolling in a CRJ-prefixed course if an applicant/student has an arrest and/or conviction for any offense involving violence, moral turpitude, drug violations, misdemeanors with a sentence of 1 year or more, a felony, or a pattern of offenses that exhibits an absence of trust, honesty, compliance with the law, and/or appropriate standard of behavior that would prevent placement with a criminal justice internship site.
• Students may start the Criminal Justice Program at the beginning of any semester.

Course Sequence and Progression Requirements

A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all CRJ-prefixed courses for progression and graduation. Most Criminal Justice (CRJ) courses are offered only once each year, so following the recommended course sequence is extremely important.

Student Resources

• Cost of Attendance
• A.A.S. Criminal Justice, Crime Scene Investigation Pathway Program Specific Cost
• A.A.S. Criminal Justice, Pre-Police Academy Training Pathway Program Specific Cost
• A.A.S. Criminal Justice, Correctional Officer Training Pathway Program Specific Cost
• A.A.S. Criminal Justice, General Transfer Emphasis Pathway Program Specific Cost

Forms

• Background Check

For more information, contact:
Larry Muncey - (843) 349-3648

Career Outlook & Employment Opportunities

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.

Employers of HGTC Alumni Include:

 

 

Required Courses and Sample Schedules