Criminal Justice Program Details
Criminal Justice workers are essential public servants, serving to protect the public and enhance the safety of the community. Careers in the criminal justice field are found at the local, county, state, and federal level, and criminal justice professionals work across the country, in every town and every city. The field of Criminal Justice includes areas such as private security, homeland security, corrections, law enforcement, legal services, and academia.
Hands-on, Practical Skills Training
Under the supervision of professional, experienced instructors, students learn the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for success in Criminal Justice careers. Students in the Criminal Justice program learn how to:
- Identify the causes and patterns of criminal behavior
- Apply biological, psychological, sociological, and economic explanations for criminal behavior
- Distinguish the leadership and management styles commonly employed in the criminal justice system
- Demonstrate the criminal investigation process to include preliminary investigation, evidence collection and preservation, submission, and testimony in a courtroom
- Explain the role of criminal sanctions in relationship to victims and offenders
- Examine the importance of ethics when applied to all three branches of the criminal justice system
Diploma and Degree Options Available
With our flexible programs, you can complete all or a portion of your program online! Our hybrid-online learning format gives you the flexibility to complete your program in a way that works with your busy life. Programs are designed to be completed in a short amount of time, so you can get in and get out and get started on your new career! Financial aid assistance is available to those who qualify.