Criminal Justice
Serve your community while promoting public safety. Our degree and certificate programs prepare you for police, corrections, or security careers.
What is Criminal Justice?
In the Criminal Justice program, you will take in-depth criminal justice and law enforcement courses as well as Writing I and II, psychology, communications, government, sociology, and other courses to assist you on the job. When you have finished, you will understand the theory, principles, and techniques used by police, court administrators, institutional corrections officers, and community supervision officers. You will know how to perform traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, follow due process and procedures, collect and preserve evidence, arrest and prosecute violators of the law, and supervise professionals in criminal justice fields. This program also provides you a foundation for a pre-law degree.
Careers in criminal justice include local or state police, vehicle enforcement, institutional corrections, correctional supervision, and court administration. Get an associate degree in criminal justice or an associate degree with a law enforcement option and you can expect starting salaries, depending on the area, ranging from the upper $20,000 to low $30,000 range plus additional benefits such as a vehicle, health, and life insurance, needed equipment and an excellent retirement package.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
- Advanced Law Enforcement - Certificate
- Advanced Technologies in Criminal Justice - Certificate
- Community Reentry Specialist - Certificate
- Computer Forensics - Certificate
- Corrections - Certificate
- Criminal Behavior - Certificate
- Criminal Justice Core - Certificate
- Industrial Safety and Security - Certificate
- Law Enforcement - Certificate
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, MCC has you covered. MCC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Admission Requirements
This program has no special admission requirements. Please see MCC's general admission requirements for details.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree with 61-64 credit hours. This can be completed in two years if you take the appropriate number of credit hours per semester.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
