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
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VISIT MY FACULTY PAGECriminal 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
Visual & Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
MAC1105, College Algebra
MAC2311, Calculus with Analytical Geometry I
MGF1106, Mathematics for Liberal Arts
MGF1107, Survey of Mathematics
STA2023, Statistics
Biological Sciences
POS2041, American National Government
COBS and LEBS refer to State of Florida Correctional and Law Enforcement Officer certification
training programs. SOCE refers to the State Officer Certification Examination related
to those programs. All other training programs will be evaluated by designated advisor
on an individual basis.
Law Enforcement Basic Standards (LEBS) (with passing SOCE) (15 hrs.) or Correctional
Officer Basic Standards (COBS)(with passing SOCE) (12 crs.)
Computer Usage Elective
CCJ1010, Introduction to Criminology
CCJ1020, Introduction to Criminal Justice
SPC1608, Introduction to Public Speaking
MAN2021, Principles of Management
Electives:
+LEBS with passing SOCE elective hours (12) +COBS with passing SOCE elective hours (15). Other students without LEBS or COBS elective hours (27). Electives: #CJC1000, CJC2162, #CJE1000, #CJE1500, #CJE2400, #CJE2600, #CJJ1001, CJL2100,CJL2130, or other electives as approved by advisor
Law Enforcement Total Core Hours (General Education Core Hours, 18; Major Course Hours, 15; +LEBS Elective Hours, 15; Other Elective Hours, 12)
Corrections Total Core Hours (General Education Core Hours, 18; Major Course Hours, 15; +COBS Elective Hours, 12; Other Elective Hours, 15)
Other Students Total Core Hours (General Education Core Hours, 18; Major Course Hours, 15; Other Elective Hours, 27)
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:
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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