The Criminal Justice Technology program prepares students for a career in the multifaceted criminal justice system. The curriculum is structured around a core of courses allowing students to acquire the basic knowledge and skills needed to work in law enforcement, private security, and other related areas of criminal justice.

The curriculum, which covers a variety of topics in criminal justice, focuses on developing the ability to understand and apply legal concepts, investigative techniques, interviewing and interrogation methods, evidence collection and presentation, report writing, patrol operations, and traffic management.

The program also stresses practical skills needed to deal with the complex social, psychological, political, and organizational factors that affect the discretionary decisions of law enforcement personnel. This blend of specific skills and informed perspectives prepares the Criminal Justice Technology graduate to make the difficult decisions often required when serving the needs of the community.

Graduates find job opportunities in federal, state, county, and municipal governments. The knowledge and skills acquired in this program also qualify graduates for positions with private enterprise in areas such as industrial, retail, and private security.

Graduates in Criminal Justice Technology earn an Associate in Applied Science degree. This degree program, which is offered during the day and evening, may be completed in five semesters. Classrooms, lab facilities, and faculty offices are located at the college’s Northern Durham Center.