Criminal Justice Technician Technical Certificate of Credit
The Criminal Justice Technician Technical Certificate program is a sequence of courses that prepares the student for entry-level employment opportunities with regional law enforcement and correctional facility employers. The program emphasizes the principles of law enforcement, constitutional law, and criminal/corrections procedures needed for entry-level criminal justice employment. The technical certificate of credit prepares students for a position in law enforcement, corrections, or security.
Students can enter the Criminal Justice Technician certificate program any semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 1 semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 15 semester credit hours.
Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:
- North Campus (Sandersville)
- South Campus (Dublin)
- Online (Distance Education)
- Little Ocmulgee Instructional Center
Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Criminal Justice Technician program must be able to deal with a wide array of situations with a level head.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for entry-level employment opportunities with regional law enforcement and correctional facility employers.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $1,831.00
Books & Supplies: $710.00
(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
Occupational Courses
Program Pathway
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2