Criminal Justice AAS
Criminal Justice employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields.
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on local, state, and federal law enforcement, judicial processes, corrections, and security services. The criminal justice system’s role within society will be explored.
Emphasis is on criminal justice systems, criminology, juvenile justice, criminal and constitutional law, investigative principles, ethics, and community relations. Additional study may include issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.
Employment opportunities exist in a variety of local, state, and federal law enforcement, corrections, and security fields. Examples include police officer, deputy sheriff, county detention officer, state trooper, intensive probation/parole surveillance officer, correctional officer, and loss prevention specialist.
As an added benefit, students who complete this program and have the desire to earn a B.A. or B.S. degree can do so through a partnership with Lees-McRae College, LR University and Montreat College. Learn more about CVCC College Transfer.
Program Information
Program Options
Program Options
- Criminal Justice Technology, AAS
- Criminal Justice Technology Correctional Probation and Parole Certificate
- Criminal Justice Technology Judicial Court Administrator Certificate
- Criminal Justice Technology Law Enforcement Certificate
- Criminal Justice Technology Law Enforcement High School Pathway Certificate
- Criminal Justice Technology Retail Industrial Security Certificate
Please see the catalog for more information about the degree option in this curriculum.
Related Programs
Related Programs
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Information
Comprehensive Articulation Agreement
The Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) allows a student who earns the Associate degree with no grade lower than a "C" to be guaranteed admission to at least one of the UNC system schools as a Junior and make a smooth transition for maximum credit transfer.
Some Associate in Applied Science degrees may transfer in full or in part to a four-year school. CVCC has agreements with certain schools to accept the AAS degree in a 2 + 2 arrangement (subject to change).
Important Note: As always, it is imperative that a student at CVCC should be in full conversation with the senior school before selecting and completing a program of study at CVCC.
Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice may transfer to BA in Criminal Justice at Lees-McRae College and Lenoir-Rhyne University.
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Career Outlook
Criminal Justice Technology: Career Outlook
CONTACT INFORMATION
Department Head, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences and Economics
Social Sciences
Email:
Sherry Herman
Phone: 828-327-7000
x4050
Office Number: EC 1045