Law Enforcement - Mount Wachusett Community College

Law Enforcement from Mount Wachusett Community College is a Campus Certificate Law Enforcement degree that prepares you for a Legal career. Developed in cooperation with the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Law Enforcement Certificate program prepares students for a career in law enforcement. The certificate combines specialized criminal justice and general education coursework to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to compete for entry into the Massachusetts law enforcement field. All of the credits earned in the certificate program can be applied to an associate?s degree in criminal justice, which may result in increased compensation under the Quinn Bill. There are several good reasons to pursue or continue your education in criminal justice: 1) it is one of the fastest growing job markets in the nation; 2) as crime changes and criminals become more sophisticated, criminal justice professionals must increase their knowledge, skills, and sophistication in enforcing laws; 3) the public continues to demand higher standards and effectiveness of law enforcement officials; 4) through various pay incentive programs, police may receive salary increases by pursuing higher education; 5) criminal justice is also a good foundation for those pursuing a career in law . MWCC?s outstanding criminal justice faculty includes working practitioners and instructors with expertise in law enforcement , prosecutorial systems, and corrections. View more details on Mount Wachusett Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Law Enforcement courses.