Program Details

Criminal Justice

In this course, you will experience training in law enforcement and corrections. Students will be taught to manage offenders in a correctional setting as well as on the street and under Probation & Parole supervision. During the junior year, all students will complete the public safety core courses. Senior students will pursue various certifications in corrections and community corrections / community supervision. Using industry equipment and techniques, students will learn crime scene investigation, case planning, offender transport techniques/management skills, unarmed self-defense, court room testifying & procedures and electronic monitoring. Students will be given real world corrections and supervision experience as well as receiving certifications in CPR, A.S.P. (expandable baton), pepper spray and taser.

Take a 360º Tour of Criminal Justice

Skills Learned

A core set of skills taught to all students:

Laws of Arrest
Probation Practices
Corrections Core
Police Communications
Criminal Law Procedures
Crime Scene Investigation
Report Writing
Teamwork
First Aid & CPR
Constitutional Law
Handling of Evidence
Fingerprinting
Testimony in Court
Unarmed Self-Defense
Less Than Lethal Options
Defensive Driving Course

College Credits

North Central State College

Credentials

CPR/First Aid
OC Pepper Spray
ASP Baton
National Incident Management System 100 & 700

Program Highlights

Developing the mind and body through a physical fitness regiment and defensive tactics training
Using current computer programs, technology, and methods for the identification and management of the criminal population
Drug & urinalysis identification, procedures and processing. The study and analysis of criminal behavior and recidivism reduction

Career Focus

Prepared for immediate employment and a jump start with college credits in corrections, security, law enforcement training, probation & parole and further education in legal fields

Opportunities:

Private Security
Corrections
At age 18: Local & State Police Agencies
Probation Officer
Parole Officer
Social Work
Drug & Alcohol Counseling
Computer Investigative Specialist
All Branches of Military
Emergency Dispatching
Local, State, & Federal Law Enforcement
Electronic offender surveillance