Criminal Justice Technology, A.S.

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Program Costs Breakdown

Tuition for60 Credit Hours

• $6,406.00 Florida Residents
• $22,974.00 Non-Florida Residents

Lab Fees:$100

Additional Expenses

• $2,200.00 Books

Program Cost Totals

• $8,706.00 Florida Residents
• $25,274.00 Non-Florida Residents

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• Describe the importance of ethical behavior and accountability for persons serving in a law enforcement agency.
• Demonstrate knowledge of criminal justice system components, terms, concepts, legal issues, and processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of interpersonal communication strategies, radio communication procedures, interviewing methods, and report writing techniques.
• Describe the scope and classifications of crimes and the manner in which criminal cases are processed in the US Court System.
• Demonstrate knowledge of patrol functions and the importance of community relations and partnerships.
• Demonstrate the fundamentals relating to criminal investigations and the collection and processing of physical evidence.

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 60 credit hours. Content includes, but is not limited to, law enforcement and investigative activities; the handling and care of incarcerated individuals; procedures for initial and post contact with the public in such matters as obtaining and relating information; developing critical thinking and decision making processes; preparing reports, techniques for collection, preparation and transportation of physical evidence; methods of crime prevention; and methods for investigation, counseling and referral of neglected/dependent children, delinquents and youthful offenders.

Fall Semester Courses

• CCJ-1020 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 credit hours)
• CCJ-1020 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 credit hours)
• CJE-1331 POLICE ETHICS (3 credit hours)
• CJE-1400 COMMUNITY POLICING (3 credit hours)
• CJE-2600 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (3 credit hours)
• CJL-2062 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (3 credit hours)

Spring Semester Courses

• CCJ-1020 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 credit hours)
• CCJ-1020 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE (3 credit hours)
• CJE-1300 PATROL FUNCTION (3 credit hours)
• CJE-1400 COMMUNITY POLICING (2022 last time offered in spring) (3 credit hours)
• CJE-2640 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINALISTICS (3 credit hours)
• CJL-2100 CRIMINAL LAW (3 credit hours)
• CJL-2130 CRIMINAL EVIDENCE & PROCEDURE (3 credit hours)

Summer Semester Courses

• CJE-2790 LAW ENFORCEMENT BRIDGE COURSE (3 credit hours)

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

• Describe and discuss the criminal justice system.
• Describe and discuss the principles of criminology.
• Identify criminal investigation procedure.
• Describe and discuss juvenile delinquency.
• Summarize law enforcement administration.
• Describe and discuss the field of law enforcement.
• Describe and discuss the field of corrections.
• Describe and discuss the field of criminal law.
• Explain the US Court System and its relation to the rules of evidence.
• Demonstrate employability skills.
• Identify issues relating to human diversity in the criminal justice system.

Disclosure

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.

Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.

Undergraduate Lower Division Courses (A.A./A.S. Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit Out-Of-State: $382.90 per credit	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190	In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,367	$3,654
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Transportation	$1,197	$3,942
Total	In-State: $17,304 Out-Of-State: $23,931	In-State: $13,336 Out-Of-State: $19,963

Undergraduate Upper Division Courses (Bachelor's Degree Courses)

	Off-Campus*	Off-Campus with Parent**
Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit Out-Of-State: $428.83 per credit	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292	In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment	$783	$783
Living Expenses (Food & Housing)	$10,367	$3,654
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses	$2,394	$2,394
Transportation	$1,197	$3,942
Total	In-State: $17,773 Out-Of-State: $25,033	In-State: $13,805 Out-Of-State: $21,065

*Off-Campus: you intend to live off-campus but not with your parent(s).

**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s) or other relatives.

Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.

For more detailed information, visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.