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CRIMINAL JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
The Criminal Justice Technology Undergraduate Program is an undergraduate college program at Hillsborough Community College in which students can earn an Associate in Science Degree, an Associate in Applied Science Degree, or a College Credit Certificate.
The Criminal Justice Technology Undergraduate Program offers students a broad background in history, philosophy, organization, management and operation of the criminal justice system. This Program can be the start of a career in law enforcement, corrections, as well as the court system. Upon completion, this degree opens up entry-level, non-sworn* positions in local, state, and federal agencies, such as Juvenile Justice, Private Security, Private Investigation, Loss Prevention, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Probation and Parole, Detention Centers, Community-based Intervention Programs, and Crime Scene Technician. This program is also beneficial to professionals within these fields who are seeking incentive benefits or career enhancement. In addition, this program can be useful as a first step toward a career in sworn law enforcement, corrections, and probation as well as a legal or public service career. Students may seek either an A.S. or an A.A.S. degree or a Crime Scene College Credit Certificate.
Please Note: This Program and this Web Site are not for those seeking entry into a Police or Corrections Academy. The Criminal Justice Institute of Hillsborough Community College is our Police and Corrections Academy and is a separate department from the Criminal Justice Technology Undergraduate Program. You may look under our RELATED PROGRAMS to connect to the Criminal Justice Institute.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREES
A.S. Criminal Justice Technology
This is the primary degree for Criminal Justice majors. The A.S. degree will transfer into similar upper division programs in Florida universities and colleges allowing graduates to enter these universities and colleges as a junior and seek a Bachelors Degree. The Criminal Justice Technology program recommends this Degree for criminal justice majors.
A.A.S. Criminal Justice Technology
This degree is for graduates of a Florida police or corrections academy who receive college credits for their academy training toward this degree. The A.A.S. degree will not transfer into upper division programs in Florida universities and colleges and is generally a terminal degree, but students wishing to transfer may be able to take additional courses afterwards to achieve an A.S. degree which will transfer.
College Credit Certificate in Crime Scene
Hillsborough Community College offers a College Credit Certificate Program in Crime Scene Technology designed to prepare graduates for work as crime scene technicians and technologists.
Students can seek a Crime Scene College Credit Certificate at the same time and along with an Associates Degree or they can seek the Crime Scene College Certificate alone (including students who already have a College Degree). Please note that students can also take most Crime Scene classes as electives toward an Associates Degree without seeking the Crime Scene Certificate.
CHOOSING A DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE
Students interested in Criminal Justice should seek the A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice Technology.
Students interested in Crime Scene who have no college degree should seek both the A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice Technology and the Crime Scene College Credit Certificate at the same time.
Students interested in Crime Scene who already have a college degree or who are not seeking one should seek the Crime Scene College Credit Certificate alone.
Graduates of a Florida Police or Corrections Academy interested in a college degree should seek the A.A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice Technology first, and after receiving it, continue and seek an A.S. Degree in Criminal Justice Technology.
PLEASE NOTE: As the Associates in Science Degree (A.S.) in Criminal Justice Technology is now transferable into upper division programs in Florida Universities allowing graduates to seek a Bachelor’s Degree, an A.A. Degree is no longer required to go forward onto the university therefore the A.A. Degree in Justice Administration is no longer offered.
PLEASE NOTE: This guide does not constitute a contract or commitment on the part of the College, Criminal Justice Technology Program, faculty members or staff. Changes to schedules and courses as well as other program revisions may occur. Additionally, the hours and course work described herein are the minimums required as of this date. Additional preparatory courses may be necessary in reading, writing, or mathematics, depending on your placement test scores.
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Prepared by:
Dr. Michael T. Reichard
Professor and Program Manager
Criminal Justice Technology Undergraduate Degree Program
HCC Ybor City Campus
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