School of Business, Education and Professional Studies - Criminal Justice Program

Associate in Arts (AA)
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Certificate in Criminal Investigation (CERT)
Certificate in Police Supervision (CERT)

About the Program

If you're interested in the safety of your community and eager to go to work, the associate degree in arts or applied science in criminal justice could be the right choice for you. The program focuses on topics important in the field of criminal justice, such as forensic science, criminal law and procedure, American law enforcement systems, criminal investigations, crime profiling and more.

A criminal justice student can also earn credit toward an associate's degree for work completed through the state law enforcement academies. The associate in arts degree option transfers easily to a bachelor's degree program at a university.

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Criminal Justice

Career Opportunities:

Police officer
Public safety officer
Bodyguard
Child support enforcement officer
Security specialist
Probation or parole officer
Youth advocate
Victims' services specialist
Police supervisor

Post-bachelor's degree opportunities:

Federal agent
Criminal investigator

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For more information, please contact the School of Business, Education and Professional Studies, (505) 428-1308, info@sfcc.edu.

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