Teresa Laman
Division Chair, Criminal Justice
tlaman@nctc.edu
(940) 498-6263
Criminal Justice is an enjoyable and rewarding career with a variety of job opportunities. Students seeking a degree in this area will receive exceptional preparation for employment in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, forensics, and investigation. Our specialized training fosters critical thinking and exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. You will also learn how to conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and respectfully towards people of diverse cultures, customs, and beliefs in stressful situations.
An Associate of Applied Science Degree, a Level I Workforce Certificate, and an Occupational Skills Award are available in this program.
Level I Workforce Certificate
This certificate provides students with the necessary skills and academic requirements to qualify for employment in a Criminal Justice agency. All the courses completed in the certificate program are part of the AAS Degree and may be directly transferred into the degree program. Students seeking a certificate cannot enroll in CJSA 2388 .
Experiential credit is available for students currently working in the field of Criminal Justice. For more information, see the division chair.
Upon completion of the Level I Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- Exhibit critical thinking skills related to areas in the criminal justice field.
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, respectful conduct to those of diverse cultures, customs, and beliefs in stressful situations.
- Communicate both verbally and in writing in areas related to the criminal justice field.
- Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate employment strategies relevant to positions in criminal justice.
This certificate can be completed either 100% online or through a mix of face-to-face classes and online classes. The program is designed to take two semesters, or 32 weeks, to complete and consists of the following suggested pathway or course of study.
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