Criminal Justice

Program Overview

This hands-on criminal justice program prepares students for careers in law enforcement, security, and the justice system through interactive simulations, internships, and job shadowing. Led by experienced professionals, the program offers small class sizes and potential career paths with salaries around $60,000 per year. Students can also transfer to a four-year bachelor's degree program.

Program Outline

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: Hands-on, interactive simulations, internships, and job shadowing placements.
• Faculty: Experienced criminal justice and juvenile justice professionals.
• Unique Approaches: Small class sizes to foster relationships with peers and professors.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths:
• Private and public sector careers in law enforcement, security, courts, politics, business, and the justice system.
• Specific examples: CIA Agent, Computer Forensics Investigator, Crime Scene Investigator, Police Officer, Secret Service Agent, State Trooper, US Marshal.
• Opportunities and Outcomes:
• Preparation for entry into the workforce or transfer to a four-year bachelor's degree program.
• Potential to earn around $60,000 per year, with specialization leading to higher salaries.