The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJ-BAT)

The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test measures students' visual, reasoning, memorization and language skills (corrections and law enforcement versions only). This is a mandatory entrance exam for the Corrections or Law Enforcement Academy - no exceptions.

The fee to take the CJ-BAT is $40. A study guide, I/O Solutions, is available in the SCC Bookstore.

When taking the CJ-BAT, students must:

• Register and pay for the exam at least 24 hours prior to test time in Room A-107 on the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus;
• Pass the test with a score of at least 72 percent before entering into the Corrections Academy; and
• Pass the test with a score of at least 79 percent before entering into the Law Enforcement Academy.

 Students may test during the following hours (computer-based testing):

Reservation and payment is required to reserve a testing timeslot. Students must complete the test within 2.5 hours. For more information, call 407.708.2393.   

Did you know?

SCC's Criminal Justice Technology A.S. degree provides students the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to become a successful criminal justice officer.