Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice

Associate of Applied Science Degree

• Corrections
• Law Enforcement

Associate of Criminal Justice

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The Law Enforcement program provides classroom instruction leading to an associate degree in the fields of corrections, law enforcement or criminal justice. This program provides courses to prepare for entry-level careers in agencies at the local, state, and federal levels, as well as private agencies. Some of the career areas available to graduates are law enforcement, private security and related services, adult and juvenile corrections, probation and parole, law, and others.

Those currently working as career officers in law enforcement can also benefit from the program, which can provide them with a better understanding of their roles in the criminal justice system while helping them prepare for higher level positions within their organizations.