Criminal Justice - Lewis and Clark Community College

Criminal Justice from Lewis and Clark Community College is a Campus Certificate Criminal Justice degree that prepares you for a Legal career. The Criminal Justice program at Lewis and Clark can provide you with information necessary to make an informed decision about a career in criminal justice. You can choose a certificate of proficiency, and develop a basis for a critical understanding of criminal justice in the United States by examining crime and its consequences, and criminal law and its applications. You'll benefit from taking an active role in the learning process. Students and instructors will bring to class and share current criminal justice-related news items to enliven material learned in class and to show how the information they are learning relates to what actually occurs in the community and the nation. This program provides instruction in the structure and decision making of law enforcement, the administration of justice (from arrest to trial), and the juvenile justice process. The training will give you the background you need for a variety of criminal justice positions. Lewis and Clark can help make you a part of a team that plays a major role in protecting and serving people. Nature of Work: Responsibilities of local law enforcement officers, from crime prevention to investigation. Court, corrections, probation and parole officers as they relate to the administration, organization and processes within the system. These officers may have to work outdoors, in all kinds of weather and may be subject to calls anytime their services are needed. This program is for pre-service and employed students in the field who desire to upgrade their skills. Skills and Abilities: Although these officers work independently, they perform their duties in accordance to laws and departmental rules. They should enjoy working with people and serving the public. Personal characteristics such as honesty, good judgment and a sense of responsibility are especially important in this work. View more details on Lewis and Clark Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Criminal Justice courses.