Criminal Justice - Lake Superior State University

Criminal Justice from Lake Superior State University is a Campus Bachelor Criminal Justice degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Program Description: The bachelor of science degree in criminal justice offers you the opportunity to specialize in one of six areas of concentration. This integrated program requires students to complete an internship as well as a senior project. Students selecting the law enforcement, criminalistics or public safety options may also be eligible for police certification under the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES). Students completing the associate's or bachelor's degree in corrections will also be eligible for certification by the Michigan Corrections Officer Training Council (MCOTC). The bachelor's degree option in public safety may include MCOLES certification as well as Michigan Firefighter Training Council certification. Students entering LSSU's School of Criminal Justice, Fire Science and EMS who wish to obtain a 4-year (baccalaureate) Criminal Justice Degree will enter into their regular degree program. Students will, however, be placed into Pre-Criminal Justice core courses that will introduce them to the basic concepts for the degree. Students will apply for admission to 300/400-level courses after completing the Pre-Criminal Justice Core (PJC). Career Descriptions: Police Officer ? Works for local, state or federal agencies; works as a conservation officer; has broad arrest powers; is responsible for the safety of his/her respective communities; investigates crimes; provides a variety of related services. Probation/Parole Officer? Manages caseloads of offenders; assures that clients follow the requirements of their probation; helps clients in their transition back to society. Corrections Officer ? Works in secure correctional facilities; performs custodial services; acts as resident unit manager; assists prisoners with their transition back to society. Loss Control Officer ? Provides many of the same services that the police do only in the private sector; maintains perimeter security in industrial settings; manages loss control programs in industrial and retail organizations; performs private investigative work. Criminalist ? Works in a crime laboratory; performs analysis of materials and other lab functions; works as a crime scene evidence technician. Public Safety Officer ? Works in a public safety department as a law enforcement officer and freighter; works as a private consultant in industry. View more details on Lake Superior State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Criminal Justice courses.