Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
RCC offers a variety of programs in criminal justice and law enforcement that prepare you for a four-year degree or provides fast-track education and training to get you into the workforce or to earn additional qualifications in your current position.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & LAW ENFORCEMENT
Associate Degrees
Criminal Justice Major, AA&S Transfer Degree, AS in Science
Criminal Justice encompasses the career fields of law enforcement, corrections, and private security. The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to meet both the academic and the technical needs of those employed in the field of Criminal Justice. This two-year program will provide knowledge and skills for the beginning employee as well as the more experienced employee desiring career advancement. After taking the required general education and major classes, students may select up to twelve credits of electives in law enforcement, corrections, and private security.
Law enforcement and correctional officers who have completed studies at formal training academies may receive advanced standing credit for training experiences that are equivalent to RCC’s criminal justice courses. Students must contact the academic advisor for evaluation of training experiences.
Certificates
The certificate in law enforcement is 36 credit hours and can be completed in one year. It is designed for practitioners in law enforcement and associated fields who wish to concentrate on courses which relate directly to their career needs. Students in this program are eligible for additional financial aid through the G3 program.
Criminal Justice Foundations Career Studies Certificate
This program is 19 credits and can be completed in two semesters. This stackable certificate can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Administration of Justice. Students in this program are eligible for additional financial aid through the G3 program.
Criminal Justice Advanced Career Studies Certificate
This program is 18 credits and can be completed in one to two semesters. It is designed for students who want to pursue criminal justice system studies and it prepares students for entry-level positions and career advancement opportunities in the Administration of Justice field. Students in this program are eligible for additional financial aid through the G3 program.