What is 'Criminal Justice? (crim)'

Criminal Justice refers to the structure, functions, and processes of those agencies that deal with the management of crime – the police, the courts, and corrections. The content of criminal justice studies comes from a variety of disciplines, including criminology, criminal law, criminal procedure, and constitutional law.

The duties of a Criminal Justice professional vary; some specific tasks that may be performed include:

        Police         

    Uniform Patrol duties

    Criminal Investigations

    Vice/Gang/Narcotic Investigations

    Traffic Enforcement

        Corrections

              Classifying prisoners    

              Guarding prisoners

              Transporting Prisoners

              Prison guard tower officer

        Homeland Security

              Intelligence gathering and analysis

              Transportation security

              Border Patrol

              Executive Security

        Network Security and Computer Forensics

             Information Security Investigation

             Security Planning

             Cyber Network security

        Private Security

             Industry Patrol

             Back Ground Investigations

             Insurance Fraud Investigations

             Surveillance Operations

IS IT FOR YOU?

If  a career in Criminal Justice field is your objective, Metro’s Criminal Justice program offers a wide variety of options that will enable you to meet your goal within two years. Individuals considering a degree or employment in the criminal justice profession must be aware of strict employment qualifications. Criminal Justice agencies carefully scrutinize candidates in order to select those who will maintain the public’s trust and confidence at all times.

Jobs and Salary expectations

With a degree in Criminal Justice, you will have the education/skills to belong to a profession that has some of the most demanding, rewarding, exciting and personally rewarding career in the world. The salary, healthcare, vacation, and retirement programs rank among the best. Labor Bureau studies show a solid growth rate in the Criminal Justice Field between 2006-2016.

Program Faculty

• Charles Fairbanks, MA- Program Coordinator
• Bobby Polk, MA - Program Coordinator, Online Courses
• Diane Sjut, BA - Instructor
• Brenda Smith, BA - Instructor

Program Descriptions

• Criminal Justice Generalist

1. Corrections
2. Law Enforcement
3. Homeland Security
4. Network Security and Computer Forensics
5. Community Based Corrections

Credit Classes and Registration

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