Criminal Justice

Cambridge College - Aurora
Aurora, Colorado, United States

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' The Criminal Justice program at Cambridge College - Aurora prepares you for an Associate of Applied Science Degree in just 18 months.

What Does a Criminal Justice Professional Do?
Juvenile Justice
Work with the youth of America as a Juvenile Probation Officer or Youth Counselor and change the life of a child or teenager. One person can make a difference.

Judicial Administration
Work on the front lines of crime as a Police Officer, Sheriff, Investigator, Coast Guard Crewman, Highway Patrol Officer or Park Ranger. Protect, serve and fight crime.

Law Enforcement
Jails, prisons, boot camps and halfway houses are seeking qualified workers to help supervise over 3 million criminals. Work with offenders or behind the scenes in administration.

Correctional Administration
Become involved in the judicial process and get your day in court--every day. Work as a court clerk, reporter, bailiff or victim advocate and help shape the U.S. justice system.

What does our Criminal Justice program offer you?
Study of criminal and constitutional law
The principles of investigation and criminalistics
Education on how jails and prisons function
An overview of the juvenile justice system
An understanding of the purpose and function of probation and parole systems
The history and objectives of terrorist organizations and what America is doing to counter domestic and international terrorism
Knowledge of the role and function of police in our communities
Training in the law and policy governing use of deadly force by police or others authorized to carry firearms
Skills in crisis intervention
Theories of criminal behavior

What career choices are available to graduates?
Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work:

At prisons as a Corrections Officer or Parole Officer
At youth facilities like juvenile boot campus as a Juvenile Detention Officer or Youth Counselor
At adult facilities like halfway houses and group homes as a Group Home Supervisor, Correctional Treatment Specialist or Probation Coordinators
In courts as a Bailiff or Victim Services Specialist
At corporations and governmental agencies as Corporate Security Specialist, Corporate Investigator or Homeland Security Officer
In law enforcement as a Police Officer*, Detective* or Highway Patrol Officer*

*PLEASE NOTE: To work in law enforcement in Colorado, you must be licensed as a peace officer. This requires that you:

Have successfully completed a peace officer law enforcement academy certified by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.)

It is recommended that you verify certification requirements of another state if you are considering relocation outside Colorado.
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Phone:800-322-4132

School Address:

Cambridge College - Aurora
350 Blackhawk Street
Aurora, CO 80011

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Houses & Roommates: Aurora

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