College of Applied & Technical Studies
Criminal Justice
Policing, courts and corrections, with a ride-along program most students actually use.
About this program
Criminal Justice covers policing, courts, corrections and criminological theory, and the department maintains a ride-along program with three regional law enforcement agencies that most students complete before graduating, alongside a required internship.
What you will be able to do
- Apply criminal law and procedure to case scenarios
- Evaluate criminological theory against crime data
- Understand corrections and community supervision systems
- Complete a required internship with a justice-system agency
Courses you will take
A sample of required coursework. Full requirements are in the official catalog.
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| CJ 220 | Criminal Law & Procedure |
| CJ 310 | Criminology |
| CJ 340 | Corrections & Community Supervision |
| CJ 460 | Internship & Capstone |
| General education & support courses | Title |
|---|---|
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology |
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology |
| LAW 210 | Constitutional Law |
Where graduates go
- Police Officer (post-academy)
- Probation & Parole Officer
- Court Services Officer
- Correctional Officer
Median starting salary for recent graduates: $52,100. Reported placement within six months of graduation: 95%.
DegreeB.S.
Credits120
Typical length4 years
CollegeCATS
Median starting salary$52,100
Placement95%
Take the next step.
Applications for fall are open. No fee, no essay, and a decision in about two weeks.