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Criminal Justice Technology

Build skills for careers in law enforcement, corrections, forensics and homeland security. Learn criminal law, investigation and policing while supporting justice system operations and public safety.

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Criminal Justice Technology Pathways

The table shows an at-a-glance view of Central Piedmont’s offerings in this field. Find the option that matches your timeline, goals and interests, then select the pathway title to learn more.

Student Goals Education Prerequisite Campus Timeline to Completion Learning Format
Criminal Justice Technology (A.A.S.) Associate in Applied Science High School Diploma or Equivalent Central Campus, Merancas Campus, Online, Cato Campus, Levine Campus Two academic years Hybrid
Basics of Criminal Justice Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Less than one year In Person
Corrections Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Less than one year In Person
Courts and the Law Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Less than one year In Person
Crime Causation Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Less than one year In Person
Criminal Justice and Special Populations Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Less than one year In Person
Detention Specialist Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Less than one year In Person
Essential Elements of the Criminal Justice System Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Less than one year In Person
Essentials of Police Operations Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Less than one year In Person
Forensics Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Less than one year In Person
Homeland Security Certificate High School Diploma or Equivalent Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online Less than one year In Person
Law, Fire Training and Public Safety - Short-Term Training Courses Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate No Requirement Multiple 16 weeks or less In Person
Dual Enrollment Certificate No Requirement Multiple Two or More Academic Years Hybrid
  • Criminal Justice Technology (A.A.S.)
    Student Goals: Associate Degree
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Central Campus, Merancas Campus, Online, Cato Campus, Levine Campus
    Timeline to Completion: Two academic years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
  • Basics of Criminal Justice
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Less than one year
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Corrections
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Less than one year
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Courts and the Law
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Less than one year
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Crime Causation
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Less than one year
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Criminal Justice and Special Populations
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Less than one year
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Detention Specialist
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Less than one year
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Essential Elements of the Criminal Justice System
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Less than one year
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Essentials of Police Operations
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Less than one year
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Forensics
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Less than one year
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Homeland Security
    Student Goals: Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent
    Campus: Cato Campus, Central Campus, Levine Campus, Merancas Campus, Online
    Timeline to Completion: Less than one year
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Law, Fire Training and Public Safety - Short-Term Training Courses
    Student Goals: Short-Term Training or Professional Certificate
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: 16 weeks or less
    Learning Format: In Person
  • Dual Enrollment
    Student Goals:
    Education Prerequisite: No Requirement
    Campus: Multiple
    Timeline to Completion: Two or More Academic Years
    Learning Format: Hybrid
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