Criminal Justice

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Spring 2018

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Additional Costs

Books$1500
* Estimate for six quarters.

Program Description

The Criminal Justice curriculum is made up of courses and a carefully selected group of general education requirements designed to prepare each student for a career in the field of criminal justice. These courses prepare students with theory and practical skills in the areas of criminal law, investigations, interview, communications, human relations, and other criminal justice topics.

Students in this field are encouraged to seek academic counseling. Only a portion of this two-year AAS degree is transferable to four-year institutions. Students interested in four-year degrees should inquire at the college to which they plan to transfer for specific information.

Credits from the police academy training can apply toward meeting the course requirements of this program.

Students may take required courses any time they are offered. (Not all classes are offered every quarter.)

Program Requirements: admittance to the Criminal Justice core classes requires the student's age to be 18 or with instructor's permission. All students are required to carry student accident insurance throughout their enrollment in the Criminal Justice program.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply their knowledge and skill toward successful completion of any criminal justice related job screening process.
  2. Apply their knowledge and skill toward successful completion of basic training in the criminal justice service industry.
  3. Apply their knowledge and skill to efficiently and effectively complete criminal justice field work.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities are expected to be very good through the next decade as economic growth and homeland security create a greater need for criminal justice occupations. Criminal justice attrition occurs on a regular basis and replacement rates as well as new positions are relatively high.
POTENTIAL POSITIONS INCLUDE: county police, industrial security officer, municipal police, private security guard, state police and federal agencies.