Criminal Justice Option
The study of criminal justice...
Program Advising
Academic advising helps students reach their educational and career goals. Meet with your academic advisor regularly to discuss your academic plans and make sure you are on track to graduate and/or transfer. The program advising guide outlines the degree requirements and is meant to supplement the advising process.
Transfer Opportunities
In addition to pursing a criminal justice degree at a 4 year institution, an emphasis in criminal justice can contribute to or enhance the pursuit of other majors including: [UPDATE]. Please see all our General Studies articulations.
Career Options
Careers include police officer, sheriff deputy, state trooper, federal law enforcement agent, fish & wildlife officer, correctional officer, probation & parole agent, juvenile services caseworker/ probation agent, and positions in the private security industry. Some positions require a bachelor’s degree.
- Career Outlooks for Criminal Justice: Information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Related Programs and Courses
General Studies Degree
Students who major in general studies explore personal, professional, and academic areas of interest within a flexible framework supporting transfer.
Workforce Development and Continuing Education
MC offers a wide variety of noncredit classes. These courses are designed to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.