Criminal Justice Technology

This program 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.

For more information about careers, visit O*Net Online for an overview of South Carolina and National earnings statistics, and Horry-Georgetown Technical College's Office of Career Services for more employment, career, and professional development resources.

For more information, contact:
Jeff Scott - (843) 349-7140

Employers of HGTC Alumni Include:

• Andrews Police Department
• Aynor Police Department
• Conway Police Department
• Georgetown Sheriff's Office
• Horry County Police Department
• Horry County Sheriff's Office
• Myrtle Beach Police Department
• Mullins Police Department
• North Myrtle Beach Police Department
• South Carolina Highway Patrol