Criminal Justice Technology Bridge (Limited Access Program), A.S. Degree

Program Information

A.S. Degree - Code 203900 - Catalog 2024/2025

Tonya Cherry, Senior Staff Assistant, 386-506-4202,Tonya.Cherry@daytonastate.edu

Todd Tiehen, Program Manager, 386-506-4148, todd.tiehen@daytonastate.edu

Program Mission, Description, and Outcomes

Mission:

The mission of the Criminal Justice Technology Bridge program is to equip students to pursue advanced study and meaningful rewarding careers in the various fields of criminal justice, emphasizing student success and embracing excellence and diversity.

Description:

The Criminal Justice Training Center offers an Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Technology Bridge that will prepare officers for promotion to a supervisory capacity or assignment to specialized units within their agencies. This program meets the qualifications for Florida salary incentives. Those who have successfully completed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Law Enforcement or Correctional Academy in Florida and passed the State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) are eligible to transfer their vocational credit earned in the academy to college credit and apply that credit to their CJ Technology Bridge degree. Credits earned at other colleges may be transferred to Daytona State College for consideration for transfer credit. Students can take college courses and the academy in any order, understanding that the academy and state exam are an integral part of the degree.

Outcomes:

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  1. Exhibit effective communication within the field of Criminal Justice.

  2. Exhibit professional behaviors within the field of Criminal Justice.

  3. Exhibit cultural appropriately behavior within the field of Criminal Justice.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.

Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. For more information on grant, loans, and work program available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at daytonastate.edu/finaid. Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester. For more information see: daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.

Approximate Additional Costs

Students should contact the Criminal Justice Training Center for approximate costs of lab fees and textbooks.

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Additional Completion Requirements

  • Program specific and prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade 'C' or better.

 

General Education Courses

General Education Core - 15 Credits

Communication Core (3 Credits)

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

 

Mathematics Core (3 Credits)

Choose One Course

MGF2130Mathematical Thinking

3

 

Natural Sciences Core (3 credits)

Choose One Course

AST1002Astronomy

3

BSC1005Survey of Biological Sciences (For Non-Science Majors)

3

CHM1020Chemistry in Society

3

EVR2001Introduction to Environmental Science

3

PHY1020Conceptual Physics

3

 

Humanities Core (3 Credits)

Choose One Course

ARH1000Art Appreciation

3

HUM2020Introduction to Humanities

3

LIT2000Literature and Culture

3

MUL1010Music Appreciation

3

PHI2010Introduction of Philosophy

3

THE1000Theatre Appreciation

3

 

Social Sciences Core (3 Credits)

Choose One Course

AMH2010United States History to 1877

3

AMH2020United States History 1865 to Present

3

POS2041American Federal Government

3

AMH2010, AMH2020, POS2041: These courses satisfy the Civic Literacy Competency graduation requirement. 

Note: Prior to enrollment in college-level English or math courses, some students may be advised to complete college preparatory/developmental course work. See an Academic Advisor to determine developmental course requirements.

 

Program Specific Courses

CCJ1010Introduction to Criminology

3

CCJ1020Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CJC1000Introduction to Corrections

3

CJJ2002Juvenile Delinquency

3

 

Program Electives (6 credits)

Choose Two Courses

CCJ1080Introduction to Criminal Forensic Studies

3

CCJ2647Organized Crime

3

CCJ2650Drugs, Alcohol and Crime

3

CCJ2930Cybercrime

3

CJE1670Crime Scene Investigation

3

CJE2304Introduction to Police Supervision

3

CJT2100Criminal Investigation

3

PSY1012General Psychology

3

SYG2000Introduction to Sociology

3

 

Specialization: Advanced Standing Course

 

CJD2990Criminal Justice Bridge Transition

27

CJD2990: This course will appear on a student’s transcript when vocational credits have been articulated to college credit.  Students cannot register for CJD2990.

 

Sample Program of Study

Year 1

1st Semester

ENC1101Introduction to Composition

3

Mathematics Core

3

CCJ1010Introduction to Criminology

3

CJC1000Introduction to Corrections

3

 

2nd Semester

Humanities Core

3

Program Elective

3

CCJ1020Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

 

3rd Semester

Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy (AMH2010, AMH2020 or POS2041)

3

Program Elective

3

CJJ2002Juvenile Delinquency

3

Natural Sciences Core

3

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

 

Total Credit Hours: 60