Department: Criminal Justice
CIP Code: (27) 43.0104.00
SOC Code: 33-3051.00
For more information, visit the Social Science and Education Department webpage or contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.
The Criminal Justice Technical Certificate is a multi-disciplinary program offering students a competitive edge when seeking employment for entry-level positions in the criminal justice field. Students completing the certificate may apply some coursework toward the AAS or AS/AA degree in Criminal Justice.
For additional information, go to the Criminal Justice webpage.
Embedded Certificate
Courses in this certificate may be used to award the following:
- Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
- Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
- Associate of Arts, General Studies
- Associate of Science, General Studies
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:
- Students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level position in the criminal justice field.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the organizational structure, common legal terms, definitions, concepts, and roles of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections.
