Criminal Justice Technology

Courses for this A.A.S. degree program are offered day, online and/or hybrid.

Courses for this certificate program are offered day, online and/or hybrid.

Courses for this certificate program are offered day, online and/or hybrid.

How do I apply?

Click here to determine your student status, then follow the steps.

When do I know that I am accepted?

The Registrar’s office will send you an official acceptance letter once you are accepted.

When do I register for classes?

Student Services will send you a letter inviting you to registration.

What will I study?

Randolph Community College’s two-year associate degree in Criminal Justice Technology will provide knowledge of the criminal justice system and its operations and will open doors in virtually every area of law enforcement.
 
Study will focus on the following:

• Ethics — local, state, and federal law enforcement.
• Juvenile Justice — investigative principles.
• Security Services — criminal and constitutional law.
• Criminology — judicial processes.
• Corrections — community relations.
• Additional study may include the criminal justice system’s role within society, issues and concepts of government, counseling, communications, computers, and technology.

Do you have online/evening classes?

Yes! We have online classes and some evening classes.

RCC’s Criminal Justice program is offered in the day and evening, with many courses offered online or as hybrid courses (part online and part on campus). A one-year diploma program and a certificate program are also available. Students who already have a Basic Law Enforcement Training certificate can transfer 16 credit hours toward completion of their Criminal Justice degree.

What types of jobs do your graduates pursue?

Jobs in criminal justice vary widely, depending on location, interests, and other variables. Some options include law enforcement officers, detectives, state troopers, or corrections officers. 

How much do the jobs pay?

In North Carolina, the median salary for a detective/criminal investigator is around $60,000 a year, with starting salaries beginning around $32,800 and going as high as $80,000. It is important to keep in mind that detectives and investigators are not entry-level jobs. They require experience.

Are Scholarships and Financial Aid available?

Yes, refer to our Financial Aid page for additional information.

Randolph Community College's Criminal Justice program is a member of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Association.

More information about the NCCJA

Upon successful completion of the Criminal Justice Technology program, the student should be able to:

• Discuss the processes, techniques and law involved in investigating, prosecuting, and housing offenders.
• Determine how theories of criminal behavior affect treatment options.
• Demonstrate the ability to accurately interpret case law.

The Criminal Justice Technology program requires the performance of essential functions in order to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. To effectively educate students to work in the profession, the performance of these functions is incorporated throughout the program. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency of these functions to progress through the program. The essential functions include:

1. Critical Thinking: critical thinking ability sufficient to gather relevant information, interpret data, recognize problems, and use a process to make informed, independent decisions that show good judgment. For example, the student must possess an adequate understanding of constitutional law, criminological theories, use of force continuum, and court statute.
2. Interpersonal Skills: interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with other students, function and contribute as part of a team, be accountable for self and others, and maintain appropriate hygiene for an office environment. For example, students should possess the ability to communicate with individuals with differentiating opinions regarding religion, political affiliation, and traditions. Cultural and emotional intelligence are required for collaboration with team members.
3. Communication Skills: communication skills sufficient to speak and write English, listen and comprehend written and spoken words, and communicate information and ideas so others will understand. For example, students should be possess the ability to communicate problems in completing a project with an instructor and working within groups.
4. Mobility: students should possess sufficient mobility to be able to complete assignments on computers.
5. Motor Skills: students should possess motor skills sufficient to sit for extended periods of time and manual dexterity for computer work and report writing.
6. Hearing: ability to hear sounds at a close range (within a few feet of the observer). For example, students should be able to hear and respond to an instructor or other students in a classroom.
7. Visual: ability to see with normal or corrected vision as well as tolerate working indoors in artificial light and outside with natural light. For example, students should possess the ability to look at computer screens and textbooks for long periods of time.
8. Tactile: tactile ability to perform physical activities that require use of hands and arms. For example, students should possess the ability to write reports and perform group projects.
9. Weight-Bearing: weight-bearing ability to lift and move 10 pounds. For example, students should possess the ability to lift crime scene evidence for presentation.
10. Cognitive: cognitive ability to use logic and reason, attention to detail, and short-term and long-term memory skills. For example, students should possess the ability to remember a concept covered in a class in a previous week of a semester and effectively apply the learned information to present theory or law.
11. Listening: listening skills sufficient to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. For example, students should be able to interact with faculty, peers, and the community on a frequent basis.

EXAMPLES ARE NOT ALL INCLUSIVE.
Randolph Community College is an ADA compliant institution. The College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions process or in access to its programs, services and/or activities for qualified individuals who meet essential eligibility requirements. The College will provide reasonable accommodations for documented disabilities of individuals who are eligible to receive or participate in college programs, services and/or activities. Student Services provides a disability counselor to assist students in requesting disability related accommodations. If a student believes that he/she cannot meet one or more of the essential functions without accommodations, the student is encouraged to disclose the disability to the disability counselor as soon as possible. Students must certify the ability to meet essential functions of the curriculum by a signed statement when they begin the program.