Our program provides students with a solid foundation and breadth of understanding in the areas of law enforcement, courts, corrections, and security. This understanding, together with a liberal arts knowledge base and the technical skills required in various specialized employment areas, will serve you well as you build a successful career in the field.

Who Should Take This Program?
Students looking to complete a two-year degree as a base for a bachelor's degree as well as people seeking entry-level employment in the criminal justice field should consider this program. Students accepted to the degree program often transfer their experience in criminal justice work for academic credit.

What are the Career Opportunities?
This degree program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in police departments, sheriff's departments, or other law enforcement offices, as well as in jails, prisons, juvenile detention facilities, or private-sector security.

Emphasis Areas:
Students can also focus on an area of study that best fits their career and educational goals:

Law Enforcement Emphasis Area

• Criminal Investigation
• Police Operations
• Criminal Evidence

• Introduction to Corrections
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Critical Issues in Corrections

• Private Security
• Criminal Evidence
• White Collar Crime