An associate degree in Criminal Justice Technology from Pitt Community College will help you get started in a rewarding criminal justice career. You’ll gain knowledge of all areas of the criminal justice system, from local, state, and federal law enforcement to corrections and the court system.
Our in-person and online courses in criminalistics and investigative principles help you develop critical skills that prepare you for today’s workforce. Investigate simulated crime scenes and engage in crime-solving techniques like fingerprinting, blood spatter interpretation, ballistics, photography, and collecting and handling evidence.
Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to enter the workforce in the criminal justice field or continue your studies at a four-year university. Whichever you choose, we can help with personal advising and career planning.
When you select Pitt for your Criminal Justice Technology degree, you’ll receive:
An affordable program: Our in-state students can complete their criminal justice degree for just $76 per credit hour, significantly cheaper than four-year universities. Plus, we offer financial aid, including scholarships, grants, and veterans’ benefits.
Flexibility: Balance schoolwork with your other commitments. Take classes during the day or weekend to fit your schedule — or complete your criminal justice degree online from anywhere in the world.
Twenty years of experience: We have been offering our Criminal Justice Technology degree for more than 20 years. You can feel confident that you’ll receive the highest level of instruction, hands-on learning, and support.
Expert faculty: Our criminal justice degree faculty all have professional experience in the criminal justice field, ranging from military, law enforcement, court systems, drug advising/counseling, and social work. Benefit from their expertise and expansive network as you begin your career.
Global experience: Explore criminal justice around the world with an optional study abroad experience in Ireland. Meet local criminal justice experts and learn about their processes while engaging in the culture of another country.
Network-building activities: Meet like-minded students in the Criminal Justice Association. Get a first-hand look at criminal justice functions with visits to local courthouses, jails, and law enforcement training facilities. And give back to your community through service activities like food drives and fundraisers.
As a Criminal Justice Technology degree graduate, your knowledge of basic criminal justice techniques and processes will give you an advantage as you enter the workforce. If you plan to enter Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET), you’ll have the skills to stand out among your peers.
The training you receive in our criminal justice degree program gives you the skills to succeed in a variety of criminal justice careers, including:
The Criminal Justice Technology program offers multiple pathways to help you reach your goals, whether you’re already working in the field, planning to transfer, or starting early through high school programs.
Contact Dawn Cooke at decooke564@my.pittcc.edu or (252) 493-7718 for more information.