Criminal Justice - Central Pennsylvania College

Criminal Justice from Central Pennsylvania College is a Campus Associate Criminal Justice degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Central Penn Advantages for Criminal Justice Majors Prepare for employment in the public or private sector, in law enforcement or security with local, state, or federal agencies in corrections and rehabilitation Receive hands-on learning in college facilities to include mock trials, mock jails, investigation of a crime scene, development of a mock police department, and regular work shifts with Central Penn Security Personnel Learn to fingerprint, perform analysis on fibers, hairs, bloods, etc. Prepare for possible certification as a Law Enforcement Analyst Learn from professors who have first hand experience Enjoy small class sizes and personalized instruction Graduate well prepared for high demand and high-paying employment opportunities Complete your studies in 18 months, plus an internship What kind of work does a Criminal Justice graduate do? You will learn to enforce laws, gather and compile statistical information, detect and apprehend criminals , prevent crime and delinquency, rehabilitate offenders, and provide safety and security to those around you. You will be prepared for work as a security officer, corrections officer, or law enforcement/police officer (you must be 21 years of age and pass required examinations to become a police officer in Pennsylvania). Admissions Requirements All applicants must complete four hours of observation with a criminal justice professional such as a law enforcement officer, security officer, correctional officer, or a professional working with an agency within the criminal justice system. Applicants must provide documentation of the observation from the criminal justice professional at the time of the admissions interview. Each applicant will complete a security assessment form informing him of the requirement for successful completion of a criminal , motor vehicle, and credit check prior to the internship. computer ability/word processing business law/American government psychology English composition/public speaking Who will I work for? Through the years Central Penn has developed a close working relationship with many companies and organizations across Pennsylvania. As a result, Central Penn interns and graduates find the door open to them at a number of locations. A partial list of employers of Central Penn Criminal Justice graduates includes: Cornell Abraxas South Mountain Secure Treatment Facility Harrisburg Hilton & Towers Mifflin County Police Department PA View more details on Central Penn College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Criminal Justice courses.