Criminal Justice
Choose your path: Law, courts or corrections
In the criminal justice system, you have three separate yet equally important paths. The three legs of the criminal justice system each have a particular function:
- enforce the law (for example, police or border forces)
- safeguard the judicial process (think of lawyers, judges, clerks, bailiffs and more)
- prevent future criminal behavior (corrections and probation officers, for example)
This is the start of your story. Consider your strengths and where you want to serve. Which adventure do you choose?
Why study Criminal Justice with us?
Work with our Academic Success Advisors, or your own instructors, to plan your transfer to a 4-year institution. We can recommend schools that fit your future goals. Your instructors know you by name, not by number. At CLC, the instructors are teachers first. They dedicate their careers to helping you learn and understand the significance of the criminal justice system to the way we live.
You learn the same material studied at 4-year schools, while you receive the personal attention and feedback possible only in small class sizes.
Find out more about different roles and career paths in criminal justice.
Highlights
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WIOA Program
Eligible for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-awarded vouchers. -
Credit for Prior Learning
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Financial Aid/Scholarships Available
Based on need and/or achievement. Explore ways to pay for college.
Degrees & Certificates
For students planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university for a bachelor’s degree.
These programs are built around general education classes that lead to an associate degree designed to transfer to a 4-year school. CLC participates in the Illinois Articulation Initiative (IAI) to ensure that approved courses will transfer to other participating colleges and universities. Transfer degrees typically take 2 years* to complete.
*Assumes full-time enrollment.
For students who want to start or shift to a new career or advance in their current career.
You can earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree at CLC in 2 years*. Gain job-ready skills from experienced instructors and earn work-based experience from apprenticeships and internships. Some of the courses you’ll take earn college credit, which can transfer to a 4-year college or university toward a bachelor’s degree.
*Assumes full-time enrollment.
For students who want to earn job skills for entry level occupations, or level up in their career.
Certificates are designed to be completed in less than 2 years. Many certificate programs contain Career Degree core courses so you can continue with additional study or stack certificates to earn an A.A.S. degree.
Need help?
Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) is your "go-to person" ready to help you get started at CLC.
Your CCN guides you through the admission process, helps you choose your academic program, enroll in classes and connect you with resources.
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Transfer Degree
Criminal Justice
Associate in Arts- Cost
- $11,366*
- Available 100% Online
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Career Degree
Criminal Justice
Associate in Applied Science- Cost
- $11,273*
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Career Certificate
Criminal Justice
- Cost
- $6,772*
- Available 100% Online
Courses in the program
Build your foundation in core Criminal Justice courses. Then, choose from electives that match your interests and goals.
Meet our instructors
Experience the benefit of small class sizes and personalized instruction from your CLC instructors.
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Discover majors and career paths to complement and extend your intuitive interests and abilities.
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