Job openings may call for a high school diploma, an associate degree or a bachelor s degree. Positions in the criminal justice field include police officers, probation and parole officers, correctional officers, caseworkers, and juvenile workers.
Many jobs offer good pay, good fringe benefits, and reasonable advancement.
COCC s Associate Degree of Applied Science in Criminal Justice prepares the student for career entry or transfer to a bachelor degree program. COCC's program provides students with an overview of administering justice in society. The course of study emphasizes leadership characteristics, promotes professional ethics in community service, and provides practical knowledge and experience. Prospective students should be aware of entry requirements of the various agencies prior to considering criminal justice or law enforcement as a career choice. A criminal records check is required to complete the program.