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Criminal Justice Technology - Generic

TheAssociate in Justice in Criminal Justice Technology provides you with a solid foundation of basic law enforcement skills. It includes courses in the areas of law enforcement, legal systems, crime prevention, corrections, and probation that are directly involved in the apprehension, prosecution, defense, sentencing, incarceration, and supervision of those suspected of or charged with criminal offenses.

Career Fields

  • Law Enforcement

  • Corrections

  • Probation and Parole

  • Detention Centers

  • Community-Based Intervention Programs

About the Major

The Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Technology is a technical degree. This degree is for students seeking non-sworn positions in public safety professions.

Admission Requirements

  • Prospective students must have a high school diploma or GED.

  • Prospective students must fill out an MDC admissions application.

  • Prospective students must take the placement test.

  • Prospective students end with a visit to the new student center for orientation and advisement.


Miami Dade College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.
Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Miami Dade College.
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disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs/ADA Coordinator, at 305.237.2577 for information.
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