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Criminal Justice
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Contact Information
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West Kentucky Community and Technical College
offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice. The degree
prepares students for entry level positions in policing, corrections, and
related occupations within the criminal justice system. The degree also
prepares criminal justice practitioners for advancement into administrative
or supervisory positions in the field.
Why study Criminal Justice?
The criminal justice system has changed significantly
over the last two decades. Applicants with minimal job skills
can no longer expect to be hired. Criminal justice practitioners
can no longer expect to advance without education and training.
Today’s successful candidates and practitioners must understand
and demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the field to meet
higher performance standards and higher expectations. The program
is designed to help provide that knowledge.
Wanting a four year degree?
If your educational goal is receiving a bachelor's
degree in a criminal justice related field, West Kentucky Community
and Technical College can help. WKCTC criminal justice courses
can be transferred to Murray State University, the University
of Louisville, and other state colleges and universities. Contact
Gary Reese, the program coordinator, for more information.
Employment Opportunities
- Program graduates will be qualified to seek
job opportunities at municipal, county, state, and federal levels
of government.
Some of the job titles include the following:
- Police officer
- Criminal investigator
- Juvenile youth worker
- Corrections, parole, or probation officer
- Security investigator or specialist
- Opportunities in criminal
justice are vast and growing. According to recent Bureau of
Justice statistics, federal, state, and local governments spent
an estimated $204 billion for law enforcement, corrections,
and judicial related activities.
- Graduates are not restricted to
government work. Business and industry now employ qualified
professionals who are skilled in safety and security.
- According
to recent U. S. Department of Labor figures, earnings for many
criminal justice positions are over $45,000.
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Course Offerings
Some of the criminal justice courses offered at WKCTC
include the following:
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Criminal Investigations
- Criminalistics
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Procedures
- Issues and Ethics in Criminal Justice
- Police Supervision
- Police Patrol
- Principles of Asset Protection
- Physical Security Technology and Systems
- Computer Forensics
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Enrollment Information
- Complete an application for admission to WKCTC
- Provide official transcript(s) from all previously attended colleges
(unless you are a visiting student)
- COMPASS testing is required unless the applicant has an ACT score of
18 in English, 19 in mathematics, and 21 in reading or the applicant
has completed a college level English or math course
- Contact the program coordinator after acceptance into the college for
advising
For more information visit our website:
WKCTC Registration Information |
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Credentials available for this program include:
- Degree: Associate in Applied Science
- Criminal Justice Option
- Certificates:
- Computer Forensics
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