Associate of Science in Criminal Justice

The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree program 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. Additionally, graduates would be eligible to articulate to select 4-year institutions without loss of credit and having met the number of credit hours necessary for transfer to a B.S. in Criminal Justice.

Students who intend to become certified Peace Officers or Corrections Officers in the State of Georgia should understand that according to the Georgia Peace Officer and Standards Training (P.O.S.T.) Council, each applicant, "shall not have been convicted by any state or by the federal government of any crime the punishment for which could have been imprisonment in a federal or state prison or institution nor have been convicted of sufficient misdemeanors to establish a pattern of disregard for the law, provided that, for purposes of this paragraph, violations of traffic laws and other offenses involving the operation of motor vehicles when the applicant has received a pardon shall not be considered." This means that the Council will require that a thorough Criminal and Traffic History be completed to include but not limited to: a Certified Driver’s History, a Georgia Crime Information Center and a National Crime Information Center printout. Qualifications for peace officer/corrections officer may be found at the P.O.S.T. web site.

Students can enter the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Technology degree program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 5 semesters. To graduate, a student must earn a minimum of 61 semester credit hours.

Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:

North Campus (Sandersville)
South Campus (Dublin)

Employment Outlook

Career Traits/Requirements

Individuals wanting to enroll in the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice degree program must be able to deal with a wide array of situations with a level head.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Associate of Science in Criminal Justice Technology degree program may pursue additional educational opportunities at senior institutions or pursue entry-level positions in fields related to law enforcement, corrections, security, loss prevention, court administration, social services or a variety of fields that require a dedication to duty and a commitment to public safety.

Program Costs

Tuition & Fees: $7,986.00

Books & Supplies: $2,035.00

(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)

Admission Requirements

OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:

COMPASS/ASSET,
SAT,
ACT,
PSAT,
PACT,
Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.

The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.

Curriculum