Criminal Justice Programs

The Associate in Applied Science, Major in Criminal Justice curriculum does not set admission requirements beyond the college's general requirements. Prospective students are advised that the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and the South Carolina Division of Training and Continuing Education do set minimum standards for employment. These minimum standards are for law enforcement officers, corrections officers, youth services officers, ...
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The Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice USC Upstate program provides students with a well-rounded study of the criminal justice system, focusing on the legal issues and fundamental concepts and principles associated with law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and juvenile justice. The program is designed to transfer, specifically to the Bachelor's degree program at USC Upstate. Associate Degree in ...
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Associate Degree in Applied Science - General Technology63 semester hours ...
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Physical evidence plays an important role in both the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases. Advances in science have revolutionized the way criminal justice agencies investigate incidents, analyze evidence and identify possible suspects. This process begins with the efficient location and collection of physical evidence at the crime scene. This initial step in the investigative process may be carried out by a number of criminal justice professionals. Many departments employ crime scene technicians who are ...
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The Police Pre-Academy Training (PPAT) certification is for individuals who seek to become employed as a law enforcement officer in South Carolina and become Class-1 Certified Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) through the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) and the Law Enforcement Training Council (LETC) pursuant to South Carolina Code of Laws Chapter 23. This program will be an option to begin the certification process as a law enforcement officer in South Carolina. Students entering ...
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Security officers patrol and inspect property to protect against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry of the facility for which they work. The growing rate of internal theft in business and industry also has created an increasing need for security officers. Security officers’ duties vary with the size, type and location of the employer. In office buildings, banks, hospitals, and department stores, they protect people, records, merchandise, money, and equipment. In department stores, they also ...
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