Hillsborough Community College offers a College Credit Certificate as a Criminal Justice Technology Specialist designed to prepare graduates to work in law enforcement, corrections, private security, and other criminal justice, legal, or public service related fields.
All courses taken toward this Certificate can be transferred and used toward the completion of an Associated Degree in Criminal Justice (AS.CJT).
This curriculum is from the current college catalog and is meant to provide prospective students an example of courses taken in this degree/certificate. It is not intended to be used for graduation requirements. Students should consult an advisor for graduation information.
CCC.CJT.SPEC (24 Credit Hours)
Program Required Courses
YEAR I – First Semester
†CCJ 1020 Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3 cr.
†CGS 2100 Computer Information Technology and Literacy - 3 cr.
†CJE 1000 Introduction to Law Enforcement - 3 cr.
†CCJ 1488 Ethics in Criminal Justice - 3 cr.
YEAR I – Second Semester
†CCJ 2618 Forensic Psychology - 3 cr.
†CJJ 1002 Juvenile Delinquency - 3 cr.
†CJL 2130 Criminal Evidence and Procedure - 3 cr.
SCC 1000 Introduction to Private Security - 3 cr.
†Courses symbolized with a dagger (†) are offered online in addition to the traditional delivery methods. Online availability may vary by academic term.
NOTE: Coursework may be applied to the two-year AS degree Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies program.