Criminal Justice Degree Overview
Our Criminal Justice program stands out from others by focusing on practical training so you can apply your degree to real-world situations. Your professors will be professionals who have worked in the field. And you’ll learn how to apply your new skills on a daily basis with any career opportunity you pursue.
Concentrations are available in: Law Enforcement, Corrections, Homeland Security, and Conservation Law Enforcement.
Prepare for a Career In:
- Law Enforcement
- Homeland Security
- Corrections
- Social Work
- Risk Compliance Management
- Corrections Center Administration
“You learn how to talk to people when it’s a small school. Knowing how to talk to a person is one of the biggest things you need to be a Marine Patrol Officer. The college helped me a lot with both my career and personal life, and I’m thankful for that.”
Ricky DerBoghosian ’15, Maine Marine Patrol Officer, Department of Marine Resources
At a Glance
- 121 credit hours
- 3 year option
- Career-focused curriculum
- Internships
- Leadership development
Key Courses
- Policing in America
- The Court System
- The Corrections System
- Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice
- Criminal Law
- Critical Issues in Criminal Justice
- Rights and Roles of Citizens