Criminal Justice Technology (CJT2)  Diploma

Introduces the fundamental concepts terminology and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology the Windows environment Internet and email word processing software spreadsheet software database software and presentation software.

Introduces the development and organization of the criminal justice system in the United States. Topics include: the American criminal justice system; constitutional limitations; organization of enforcement adjudication and corrections; and career opportunities and requirements.

Provides an analysis of all phases of the American correctional system and practices including its history procedures and objectives. Topics include: history and evolution of correctional facilities; legal and administrative problems; institutional facilities and procedures; probation parole and prerelease programs; alternative sentencing; rehabilitation; community involvement; and staffing.

This course examines the principles of the organization administration and duties of federal state and local law enforcement agencies. Topics include: history and philosophy of law enforcement evaluation of administrative practices problems in American law enforcement agencies emerging concepts professionalism and community crime prevention programs.

This course introduces criminal law in the United States but emphasizes the current specific status of Georgia criminal law. The course will focus on the most current statutory contents of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) with primary emphasis on the criminal and traffic codes. Topics include: historic development of criminal law in the United States; statutory law Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 16 - Crimes and Offenses; statutory law Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) Title 40 - Motor Vehicle and Traffic Offenses; and Supreme Court rulings that apply to criminal law.

This course provides an exploration ethics and cultural perspectives in criminal justice. In presenting ethics both the individual perspective and the organizational standpoint will be examined. Four areas of ethical decision making opportunities are studied including: law enforcement ethics; correctional ethics; legal profession ethics; and policymaking ethics.The presentation of cultural perspectives is designed to aid law enforcement officers to better understand and communicate with members of other cultures with whom they come in contact in the line of duty. Topics include: defining and applying terms related to intercultural attitudes role-play activities related to intercultural understanding developing interpersonal/intercultural communication competence and development of personal intercultural growth plan.

This course emphasizes those provisions of the Bill of Rights which pertain to criminal justice. Topics include: characteristics and powers of the three branches of government; principles governing the operation of the U.S. Constitution the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment.

Introduces the substantive law of major crimes against persons and property. Attention is given to observation of courtroom trials. Topics include: laws of arrest and search and seizure; procedures governing arrest trial and administration of criminal sanctions; rules of evidence; general court procedures; rights and duties of officers and citizens; and Supreme Court rulings that apply to Law Enforcement/Overview of Constitutional Law.

Analyzes the nature extent and causes of juvenile delinquency and examines processes in the field of juvenile justice. Topics include: survey of juvenile law comparative analysis of adult and juvenile justice systems and prevention and treatment of juvenile delinquency.

Provides experiences necessary for further professional development and exposure to related agencies in the criminal justice field. The student will pursue a professional research project supervised by the instructor. Topics include: criminal justice theory applications.

Provides experiences necessary for further professional development and exposure to related agencies in the criminal justice field. The student will pursue an externship in a related agency supervised by the instructor. Topics include: criminal justice theory applications.