Criminal Justice Degree
Las Vegas College's associate of applied science in criminal justice program focuses on crime, law enforcement, correction, and the criminal justice system.
The criminal justice program at Las Vegas College provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the mechanisms of social control and resolution of criminal justice problems, including currently accepted procedures of resolution. The curriculum is designed to offer a balance of theory and application that will prove to be challenging to students, and useful in the field.
The criminal justice program includes classes such as:
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Criminal Investigation & Police Procedures
- Criminal Evidence
- Criminal Procedure
- Criminology
- Introduction to Corrections
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Criminal Justice Report Writing
As with most fields, computers have become an important part of daily activity. The criminal justice program includes courses in software applications to provide students with personal computer experience. An optional office internship is available to students, allowing them additional experience in a professional setting. This is valuable experience when making the transition from the classroom to the workplace. In addition to the criminal justice course study, the program stresses personal and professional development. Our program focuses on developing a positive self-image, assessing competitive strengths, understanding career expectations, developing job search techniques, preparing resumes, and improving written skills.
Graduates of the criminal justice program at Las Vegas College may secure employment in the criminal justice system as a counselor, juvenile parole or correctional officer, private investigator, social worker, or case worker.
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