CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
See the courses that are part of your high school program of study or career academy such as:
8918000 Criminal Justice Operations
Many of these courses provide the opportunity to earn industry certifications while in your high school program that can then be used to receive college credit. Visit your high school career specialist/career coach for specific information.
Clay County School District
Putnam County School District
St. Johns County School District
View the SJR State College degrees and certificates in this pathway:
Associate Degrees and Certificates:
Associate in Arts
Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Criminal Justice Technology
Criminal Justice Technology - Corrections Track
Criminal Justice Technology - Law Enforcement Track
Bachelor’s Degrees:
Admission requires completion of an Associate Degree.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management - Supervision and Management Specialization
View transfer agreements providing seamless transition to the University of North Florida and Embry-Riddle University.
The agreements align the Associate in Arts degree with many of their Bachelor’s programs.
Are you undecided? View the career and program opportunities in this pathway in Career Coach.
When you pass an industry certification exam and/or complete a dual enrollment course, credits will be applied to your St. Johns River State College transcript as outlined below.
The Dual Enrollment program requires you to meet specific eligibility requirements. Visit the Dual Enrollment page and speak with your School Counselor at your local High School.
St. Johns River State College recommends that you choose dual enrollment classes from the list below because these courses are required for graduation from the College programs in this pathway. Some dual enrollment courses listed below are available at your high school location and some courses listed are only taught at the College campus. When making your course selections, see your high school program of study and speak with your School Counselor about high school graduation requirements. Make sure that any additional dual enrollment courses you select can be applied to your College degree program by speaking with a St. Johns River State College Advisor.
SJR State Academic Advisors are available to assist students with understanding these requirements. For additional general education courses, view the A.A. Degree curriculum.) Refer to the Florida common prerequisite manual for the courses required to transfer to a University for a specific major in this pathway:
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENC 1102 | Composition II | 3 credits |
| General Education Mathematics | 3 credits | |
| General Education Humanities | 3 credits | |
| General Education Social Science | 3 credits | |
| CCJ 1020 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| CGS 1100 | Microcomputer Applications Software | 3 credits |
Listed are recommended Dual Enrollment courses specifically for an Associate in Science degree in this pathway:
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENC 1101 | Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENC 1102 | Composition II | 3 credits |
| General Education Mathematics | 3 credits | |
| General Education Humanities | 3 credits | |
| General Education Social Science | 3 credits | |
| CCJ 1020 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 credits |
| CGS 1100 | Microcomputer Applications Software | 3 credits |
| CCJ 1010 | Introduction to Criminology | 3 credits |
*** Optional College Credit Certificates in:
• Criminal Justice Technology Specialist 4090
Statewide articulations allow students to receive college credit for industry certifications. Industry certifications must be current within 3 years of enrollment in the related program. For the credit to be awarded, students need to meet with a Career and Technical Education Advisor on their home campus.
| Certification | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Certification: | Law Enforcement Officer Florida State Exam | |
| Credits Awarded: | CCJ 2500 Juvenile Delinquency | 3 credits |
| CJE 1000 Introduction to Policing | 3 credits | |
| CJE 2400 Police Community Relations | 3 credits | |
| CJE 2600 Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation | 3 credits | |
| CJL 1100 Criminal Law | 3 credits | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
| Certification: | Corrections Officer Florida State Exam | |
| Credits Awarded: | CJC 1000 Introduction to Corrections | 3 credits |
| CCJ 2500 Juvenile Delinquency | 3 credits | |
| Total Credits | 6 |
The Technical College in St. Augustine may offer programs in this pathway resulting in industry certifications listed above. Visit the FCTC website for more information.