Criminal Justice Technical Certificate

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.  

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 Arts, General Studies
• Associate of Science, Criminal Justice
• Associate of Science, General Studies
• Associate of Science, General Studies in Social Science and Education

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge, and abilities to accomplish the following:

1. Demonstrate effective communication and problem-solving skills necessary for an entry-level position in the criminal justice field.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the organizational structure, common legal terms, definitions, concepts, and roles of law enforcement, the courts, or corrections.