Criminal Justice
Career opportunities in Criminal Justice generally can be categorized into five major fields: law enforcement, courts, corrections, forensic science and private security. In these areas, a multitude of challenging occupations provides for a wide range of personal and career satisfaction. Criminal justice professionals perform a valuable and essential service for society.
Degrees & Certificates in Criminal Justice
APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DIVISIONCRIMINAL JUSTICE — Associate in Arts Degree
This two-year transfer program leads to an Associate in Arts Degree. The curriculum is designed for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in various areas of criminal justice. It provides students with the background in criminal justice and general studies necessary for advanced work at a four-year college or university. Students are advised to check with the institution to which they are transferring or an advisor at Rend Lake College for any additional requirements.
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► Total = 64 Hours
1 Prerequisite course(s) may be required based test scores.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE — Associate in Applied Science Degree
This two-year program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice (64 hours), with specializations in either police science or corrections. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a general background in all areas of criminal justice and prepare them for positions in police science, private security or corrections. Graduates will be prepared for jobs in police and sheriff departments, private security firms and correctional institutions. The curriculum provides those in the field with a means to upgrade job skills and enhance advancement potential.
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► Total = 64 Hours
* Any CRJS course not required which is offered may be taken as an elective. Consult advisor for elective choices to consider for transfer and other options.
1 Student must pass pre-test prior to enrolling in course.
2 Prerequisite course(s) may be required based on test scores.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE — Occupational Certificates
APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DIVISION
Articulation
Articulation agreements document a pathway between Rend Lake College and the following schools for the academic program(s) listed.
Missouri Baptist University
Criminal Justice
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