Len Keller Anne Vinson Sam Wade Criminal Justice Graduates of the Criminal Justice program find employment with city, county and state agencies who are involved with the enforcement of laws, the investigation of criminal acts, corrections, probation and parole.
Positions are also available in private industry where security and loss prevention are paramount.
Some graduates will continue to pursue a bachelor's degree which expands the employment market to include federal agencies, in addition to various local agencies. As the field of criminal justice becomes more complicated, improved training and education becomes more critical. The two-year curriculum includes courses in use of force, drugs and narcotics, photography and criminal investigation. Electives include courses in gangs and cults. In addition, the student will take courses in juvenile problems, sociology, psychology and human relations.