CJ71

Program Description

The Criminal Justice Fundamentals Certificate of Credit is a sequence of courses that prepares students  for criminal justice professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional  knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of criminal justice theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Upon completion of this technical certificate of credit may permit students to pursue entry level opportunities in the criminal justice field. Completion of the Criminal Justice Fundamentals Certificate does not ensure certification of officer status in Georgia. Students must seek such certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Council.

View the Criminal Justice Fundamentals Certificate Program Fact Sheet  for additional information.

Students applying for this program must be accepted into the Criminal Justice Technology degree program.

Employment Opportunities

Law enforcement, courts, corrections, private security.