The Criminal Justice curriculum prepares students for careers in the profession, upgrades the knowledge of those persons employed by criminal justice administration agencies, and informs those citizens whose main interest is in studying criminal justice procedures and applications. Graduates of the program develop competence in investigative techniques, court procedures, police patrol, prison and jail operations, and the laws of arrest, search and seizure. Career opportunities are numerous for persons with an associate degree in criminal justice.
Opportunities exist at every level of government and private industry.