Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Law enforcement supervision and fighting cybercrime have never been more critical to keeping communities safe. If a career in this fascinating field is calling out to you, Santa Fe Community College's Criminal Justice Program will launch you on your way. With an Associate in arts or applied science degree or a certificate in criminal justice, you can work as a police, probation or public safety officer, security specialist, youth advocate and in many other criminal justice jobs.

You’ll gain a solid grounding in criminal justice training, from criminal investigations and criminal justice to federal law enforcement, forensic science, and criminal law and procedure. Study the ethics of law enforcement, which are fundamental to building effective policing as well as trust within communities. Your police training includes police patrol and procedure, parole and community corrections and other areas essential for a law enforcement career.

Your degree in criminal justice opens the door to many career opportunities in the field. If you choose to work as a police officer or detective, the median annual salary is $66,020, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Overall employment of police and detectives is projected to grow 7 percent from 2020 to 2030.

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