Associate Director, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Programs
850.769.1551, ext. 5613
dwhite6@gulfcoast.edu
Senior Administrative AssistantElizabeth Kelly
850.872.3878
ekelly@gulfcoast.edu
Criminal Justice Technology, AS
Are You Interested in Police Work?
Do you naturally defend and protect people in need? Do you feel angry when the law is broken putting both people and property at risk? If so, your perfect career choices may include law enforcement officers, or correctional officers. These careers require you to have good moral character and the strength to stand for the law. If you are up to the challenge, purse a Criminal Justice Technology AS degree at Gulf Coast State College.
Criminal Justice Technology Requirements
Philosophy/Religion or
Literature
Biological Sciences
American National Government
Law Enforcement Basic Standards (LEBS) (with passing SOCE) (15 hrs.) or Correctional Officer Basic Standards (COBS)(with passing SOCE) (12 crs.)
Electives and Core Courses
A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog
What can you do with a Criminal Justice Degree?
What careers are possible with an AS Degree in Criminal Justice?
This program awards credit for successful completion of Florida Basic Standards and for passing the State Officer Certification Examination. Completion of an Associate of Science degree will prepare you for employment and advancement in the following professions.
Law enforcement
Corrections officer
Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:
Florida State University
University of Florida
University of West Florida
Who is Eligible for the Criminal Justice Technology, AS Program?
If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Admission requirements include the following:- Citizen of United States.
- High School diploma or GED (transcript required).
- Not discharged from Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions.
- Good moral character and NOT have been convicted of a felony, or any misdemeanor involving lying or perjury.
- Physical examination by licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician's assistant attesting capability of performing essential functions of the officer position.
- Submit to and pass background investigation.
- Passing score on Florida Basic Abilities Test.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
- You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.
- With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve.
- More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.
Crime Scene Investigation
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