|  Earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice-computer forensic science
The
Criminal Justice Programs of Lakeland
Community College are designed to
prepare persons to serve the community
and its individuals in a variety
of criminal justice settings. As
theory and practices form the basis
for knowledge, skills, attitudes
and values, students are required
to observe and participate in class.
Graduates are prepared to perform
the basic duties and tasks associated
with entry-level positions in criminal
justice and corrections and/or continue
their education.
Benefits of the Program
Lakeland’s
criminal justice degree program
introduces pre-service
students
to careers in law enforcement and/or
corrections and equips students with
both the skills and knowledge needed
to ensure careers and/or additional
education.
The program is also intended to
support the continued professional
growth of in-service practitioners
through the enhancement of field-specifics
and knowledge.
Some
departments even award bonus points
on entry-level and/or promotional
exam to students who have successfully
completed an associate’s degree
in criminal justice. Therefore, the
program provides educational and
internship experiences that enable
students to succeed at an entry-level
criminal justice job or advance in
their criminal justice career.
EMPLOYMENT
OUTLOOK
• In
law enforcement, 79% of the professionals
are employed at the local level,
11% at state and 7% at the federal
level. Employment opportunities
are expected to rise to 13% between
2006-2016.
• For
probation and correctional treatment
specialists, positions are available
at the federal, state, local and
private institutions. Positions are
expected to increase by 7-13% between
2006-2016 |
