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Criminal Justice Overview

If you want a career which lets you blend your interest in crime, security, surveillance, law enforcement, and technology, then check out our Criminal Justice program. In 1.5 years, through our year-round schedule, you can earn your Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice. It's designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in criminal justice in the areas of:

Homeland Security
Public and Private Security including Workplace Security and Surveillance
Law Enforcement Agencies
Corrections
Courts and Law Offices
Juvenile Justice
Community Corrections

The program focuses on giving the graduate the ability to:

Understand the policies and procedures of law enforcement.
Understand the legal system and court structure.
Gain entry-level knowledge of security and surveillance principles.
Use the basic skills and technology needed for entry-level positions.
Develop interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary in a professional environment.
Use computer technologies, techniques, and procedures.
Work with technology to investigate, solve, track, and deter crimes.

What You Can Learn In Criminal Justice

Core courses provide graduates with knowledge and skills in:

Law Enforcement, Security, Surveillance, and Investigations
Information Technology
Data Analysis
Forensics (including Data Retrieval and Crime Scene Analysis)
Juvenile Justice
Courtroom Procedures
Corrections (including Strategies, Theories, and Rehabilitative Programs)
Anti-Terrorism and Homeland Security Functions

Where You Can Go In Criminal Justice

Employment opportunities include a variety of entry-level positions such as:

Public Security Agencies including Homeland Security
Private Security including Workplace Security and Surveillance
Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement - Civilian and Sworn Positions
Local, State, and Federal Corrections
Clerk of Court and Law Offices
Juvenile Justice
Community Corrections

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Criminal Justice Overview

Homeland Security

Public and Private Security including Workplace Security and Surveillance

Law Enforcement Agencies

Corrections

Courts and Law Offices

Juvenile Justice

Community Corrections

Understand the policies and procedures of law enforcement.

Understand the legal system and court structure.

Gain entry-level knowledge of security and surveillance principles.

Use the basic skills and technology needed for entry-level positions.

Develop interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary in a professional environment.

Use computer technologies, techniques, and procedures.

Work with technology to investigate, solve, track, and deter crimes.

What You Can Learn In Criminal Justice

Law Enforcement, Security, Surveillance, and Investigations

Information Technology

Data Analysis

Forensics (including Data Retrieval and Crime Scene Analysis)

Juvenile Justice

Courtroom Procedures

Corrections (including Strategies, Theories, and Rehabilitative Programs)

Anti-Terrorism and Homeland Security Functions

Where You Can Go In Criminal Justice

Public Security Agencies including Homeland Security

Private Security including Workplace Security and Surveillance

Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement - Civilian and Sworn Positions

Local, State, and Federal Corrections

Clerk of Court and Law Offices

Juvenile Justice

Community Corrections

Your Field of Interest

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