Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title: 	Criminal Justice Technology Specialist
Career Cluster:	Law, Public Safety & Security

CCC	
CIP Number	0743010304	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	24 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Criminal Justice Technology AS degree program (1743010302).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Law, Public Safety and Security career cluster. 

This program prepares students to work in law enforcement, corrections, private/industry security, and other criminal justice, legal or public service related fields.  The program prepares students to work as Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers, Correctional Officers and Jailers, and criminal justice practitioners/supervisors/managers in law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, juvenile courts, crime laboratories, and mobile units dealing with physical evidence, etc. or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in these occupations.  The program may also be beneficial to professionals seeking incentive benefits or career enhancement in the field.

Standards

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

01.0	Describe and discuss the criminal justice system. 
02.0	Describe and discuss juvenile delinquency. 
03.0	Summarize criminal justice administration. 
04.0	Describe and discuss the role intermediate sanctions have in correctional policy.
05.0	Explain the US Court System and its relation to the rules of evidence. 
06.0	Identify issues relating to human diversity in the criminal justice system. 
07.0	Demonstrate oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 
08.0	Demonstrate basic computer skills and competency in common software applications.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Criminal Justice Technology Specialist
CIP Number:		0743010304
Program Length:	24 credit hours	

This certificate program is part of Criminal Justice Technology AS degree program (1743010302).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Describe and discuss the criminal justice system. The student will be able to: 	
01.01	Define the primary components of criminal justice and their primary responsibilities. 	
01.02	Identify problems that keep the system from functioning effectively and efficiently. 	
01.03	Explain the function and procedure of the federal Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. 	
01.04	Contrast present day criminal justice traditions and practices with their historical precedents and beginnings. 	
01.05	List the procedures an offender undergoes in his/her progression through the system. 	
01.06	Define and evaluate the present day value of the Peelian Principles. 	
01.07	Identify courtroom procedures.	
01.08	Discuss the implications of the US constitutional and Supreme Court decisions on the criminal justice system	
02.0	Describe and discuss juvenile delinquency. The student will be able to: 	
02.01	Define juvenile delinquency. 	
02.02	Explain the proceedings of the juvenile court system. 	
02.03	Compare the advantages and disadvantages of juvenile incarceration. 	
02.04	Identify some of the major causes of juvenile delinquency. 	
02.05	Identify the problem areas that have an influence upon juvenile delinquency between peers, parents and school. 	
02.06	Discuss the relevance and dynamics of gangs as they relate to juvenile delinquency. 	
02.07	Discuss the importance of the public school system relative to the detection and prevention of juvenile delinquency.	
02.08	Describe juvenile rehabilitative programs. 	
03.0	Summarize law enforcement administration. The student will be able to: 	
03.01	Appraise the impact of national patrol studies. 	
03.02	Compare and contrast the various organizational structures of law enforcement agencies. 	
03.03	Give examples of different departmental recruiting techniques.	
03.04	Define the general principles of allocation and deployment of patrol resources.	
03.05	Explain the concepts of criminal investigation management and supervision of cases.	
03.06	Discuss the importance of specialized units.	
03.07	Identify crime prevention techniques.	
03.08	Discuss the various technologies utilized by law enforcement agencies. 	
04.0	Describe and discuss the field of corrections. The student will be able to: 	
04.01	Define the concept of community based corrections. 	
04.02	Define and contrast the concepts of probation and parole.	
04.03	Identify the advantages of work release and pre-release programs.	
04.04	Discuss the problems associated with probation caseloads. 	
04.05	Identify important historical progressions in the origins of probation and parole. 	
04.06	Define the general categories of treatment services. 	
04.07	Explain the different models for the rehabilitation of offenders; such as educational, vocational and therapeutic. 	
04.08	Identify types of community resources that are available for offender treatment services.	
05.0	Explain the US Court System and its relation to the rules of evidence. The student will be able to: 	
05.01	State the purpose of evidence. 	
05.02	Name and describe types of evidence. 	
05.03	Define admissibility of evidence. 	
05.04	Define sufficiency of evidence. 	
05.05	Discuss the legal procedures for securing admissions and confessions.	
05.06	Describe the general process and handling of all evidence from time of discovery through disposition. 	
05.07	Describe the nature, purpose and legal framework of privileged information regarding evidence. 	
06.0	Identify the issues relating to human diversity in the criminal justice system. The student will be able to: 	
06.01	Identify impediments to a successful minority recruitment program.	
06.02	Identify major cultural, ethnic and human differences that exist in society.	
06.03	Discuss examples of prejudice, discrimination and racism.	
06.04	Discuss the psychological concepts of motivation and basic human needs.	
06.05	Discuss ethics as it relates to criminal justice.	
06.06	Discuss the impact of internal and external controls on criminal justice professionals.	
07.0	Demonstrate oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. The student will be able to: 	
07.01	Follow oral and written instructions.	
07.02	Compose business correspondence and related documents. 	
07.03	Prepare, outline, and deliver a short oral presentation.	
07.04	Participate in group discussion as a member and as a leader. 	
07.05	Obtain appropriate information from graphics and other visual media. 	
07.06	Research and interpret information retrieved from print and electronic resources. 	
07.07	Prepare executive summaries from letters, reports, and/or news articles. 	
07.08	Research and compose a document containing statistical information. 	
07.09	Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate spelling, grammar, punctuation, and word choice. 	
07.10	Proofread and edit documents using proofreaders’ marks. 	
07.11	Prepare documents from rough draft copy, using proofreaders’ marks.	
07.12	Select the appropriate medium for transmitting information. 	
07.13	Compose an electronic message using appropriate format and composition. 	
07.14	Prepare and use technology enhanced materials to support an oral presentation. 	
08.0	Demonstrate basic computer skills and competency in common software applications. The student will be able to: 	
08.01	Demonstrate keyboarding techniques. 	
08.02	Demonstrate basic proficiency in spreadsheet, word-processing, database, and presentation software and e-mail communication.  	
08.03	Perform research using the internet and intranet.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes

This program does not prepare students for certification as correctional officers, law enforcement officers, correctional probation officers, auxiliary correctional officers, or auxiliary law enforcement officers, regardless of the amount of degree work completed.  A student must successfully complete a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) Basic Recruit Program to become certified, pursuant to Chapter 943, F.S.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.