Criminal Justice

Career Certificate
Cost
$7,004*

Pursue a career in public safety

When a crime is committed, our world needs savvy people on the scene.  We know you’re ready to make a difference. Build on your existing knowledge and learn skills to advance your career and better serve your community.

Receive instruction from experts who bring real-world knowledge to the classroom. Learn through interactive lectures and role-playing to ensure mastery of concepts. Gain the knowledge you need to excel in the three areas of Criminal Justice:

  • law enforcement
  • courts
  • corrections

What can you do with a certificate in Criminal Justice?

A certificate in criminal justice ensures you are prepared for a variety of entry-level careers in the field. Help rehabilitate your community to reduce recidivism or maintain a secure courtroom. You have options.

With additional education, take your career to another level and become a:

  • paralegal
  • social worker
  • lawyer

Or start right away with your certificate in roles such as:

  • correctional officer
  • bailiff
  • private security officer

Highlights

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    Receive college credit for what you already know.
  • 100% Online

    Can be completed 100% online.
  • Career Certificate

    Earn a career certificate in 1 year or less to refine your skills into an in-demand career.
  • Program Length: 1 Year

    Full-time students finish in 1 year.
  • WIOA Program

Career Outlook

Need help?

Your College & Career Navigator (CCN) helps you

  • complete the admission process
  • choose an academic program
  • enroll in first-semester classes
  • get access to helpful resources

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Recommended Pathway

This pathway serves as a guide for students to complete the degree or certificate assuming full-time enrollment (registered in 12 or more credit hours per semester) with Semester 1 typically representing a Fall term.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their College and Career Navigator (CCN) to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements based on individual academic goals. For a more inclusive list of course options and degree requirements, see the college catalog.

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  • Credit for prior learning available
  • Dual credit options available
  • Global citizenship
  • Online/Virtual options available
  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CLC 120 2
    PSY 121 3
    CRJ 121 3
    CRJ 123 3
    CRJ 122 3
    CRJ 124 3
    • Course Code CLC 120
      Course Title
      Credits 2
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code PSY 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 123
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 122
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 124
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other criminal justice electives totaling 6 credit hours instead of CRJ 122 and CRJ 124.

  • Course Code Course Title Credits Course Highlights
    CRJ 221 3
    SOC 121 3
    CRJ 222 3
    CRJ 223 3
    CRJ 229 3
    • Course Code CRJ 221
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code SOC 121
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 222
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 223
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights
    • Course Code CRJ 229
      Course Title
      Credits 3
      Course Highlights

    Course options: Students can choose other criminal justice electives totaling 9 credit hours instead of CRJ 222, CRJ 223 and CRJ 229.

Total Credit Hours

32

*Cost is estimated based on recommended pathway credit hours from academic year 2024-2025. This includes in-district tuition and other fees, such as books and materials before financial aid is applied, as well as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.




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Criminal Justice at CLC

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