Students completing the program at Santa Fe Community College will be prepared to enter the police academy, a university, or a career in the field of criminal justice. Students in the Criminal Justice Technology Program will take all normal course requirements for graduation as well as special courses dealing with government, law, and law enforcement. Students will have contact with personnel from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office and the local court system. In addition to classroom work, students will receive practical experience through participation in an Alachua County Sheriff's Explorer's Club. Our school boasts the ability to give students personalized attention because of an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
Students can participate in many athletic, academic, and extracurricular organizations.
The Alachua County Sheriff's Office Explorer Program will provide additional learning opportunities for Criminal Justice Technology students. Students can participate in a wide variety of activities including riding with a Deputy Sheriff, working crowd control, and investigating crime scenes. To be an Explorer, students must be 15 years old, have a 2.0 grade point average, have no discipline referrals, and pass a background check. Some entry-level jobs are open to high school graduates. College courses from community colleges and universities are especially helpful in advancement.