Criminal Justice – Lake Land College

Criminal Justice (AA.CJS)

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Make a difference in your community by entering the Criminal Justice field. This program at Lake Land will prepare you for various entry-level jobs in the law enforcement field such as police operations, psychology, criminal investigations and more!

Criminal Justice is a growing field that offers several careers such as:

Bailiff
Corporate Security
Correctional officer
Law Enforcement
Loss prevention
Police dispatcher
Private investigator
Probation and Parole

Meet the Faculty

A professional photograph of David Chambers. David Chambers – Criminal Justice Instructor / Coordinator Criminal Justice Programs

“At Lake Land College, you’ll get hands-on experience that prepares you for this field. Our instructors have years of field service that they share with students to help them be successful in real life situations.”

Alumni Spotlight

Jessica Porter - Deputy Sheriff
"I just knew I could do this. The program was stressful, but it was interesting and that was what kept me wanting to go into this degree. With any police job, you have to have a strong mentality for it. At Lake Land they give you everything you need. It's up to you to read it, study it and remember as much of it as you can so you can take that with you into your career. Lake Land gives you the opportunity to challenge each other and even challenge the teacher. If you understand something different than the teacher, having the opportunity to bounce ideas back and forth is a great way to make sure you understand the material. "

Program Options

There are several concentration areas within Lake Land’s Criminal Justice options. Short-term certificates can enhance your skills for a promotion, while two-year degree options prepare you to enter a career in law enforcement, corrections or probation or transfer to a four-year college and earn a bachelor’s degree.

Certificates

Associate Degrees

Additional Costs or Information

University requirements vary by institution. Consult a counselor or academic advisor before registering. Specific graduation requirements are identified through degree audit. Additional courses in reading, English and mathematics may be required based on placement scores.