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Criminal Justice
Explore Criminal Justice, if you seek answers to such concerns as...
  • What causes crime?
  • Why humans murder one another?
  • How popular culture shapes our perceptions of crime?
  • How minority groups are treated within the criminal justice system?
  • Why juveniles are treated different from adult offenders?
  • How prisoners cope with incarceration?
  • How communities can respond to child abuse and neglect?
  • How the architecture of cities seems to contribute to certain kinds of crimes?
  • How 9/11 has changed our perceptions of public safety?
  • What community resources are available to crime victims?
If you are curious about these issues and many more, Criminal Justice courses might be right for you!

Goals and Objectives of the Criminal Justice Department...
Our goals and objectives are to provide students:
  • a criminal justice education that meets the highest state and national standards
  • a curriculum that prepares to critically-evaluate the problems of crime and justice
  • an educational background that will enable you to effectively perform in criminal justice courses
  • diverse teaching and learning styles to enhance scholarship, community service, and assessment.
Careers in Criminal Justice...
Criminal Justice careers may encompass a wide variety of occupations that welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds in:
  • Criminal Justice

  • Legal Studies

  • Sociology

  • Liberal Arts

  • Political Science

  • Human Services

  • Psychology

  • Biology/Chemistry
Employment Opportunities in Criminal Justice are available in:
  • State and local police departments

  • State and federal courts

  • Corrections

  • Victims Advocacy


For additional information on Criminal Justice careers and employment opportunities, visit www.cjed.com/career.htm.

Are you interested?
Here are the classes you need to take in order to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree.

You can also view the CCC Course Catalog for more details, including course descriptions. The schedule of classes can be viewed at our on-line services page or in PDF format here.

For more information, contact...
Dr. Ruthie Hefner
ruthie.hefner@clovis.edu
575.769.4962
The Criminal Justice Department at CCC offers many unique features:

Internships and Cooperative Education Opportunities
CCC offers internships and cooperative education experiences to students who have completed at least 12 hours in Criminal Justice. Such experiential learning allows students to explore everyday practices in the criminal justice system while exploring many diverse career options.

Complete Online Curriculum
The entire Criminal Justice Curriculum is available online. Many classes are available every semester and all courses are offered at least once every two years. This rotation allows students to complete all of the courses necessary for the CRJU Associate of Applied Science Degree in a two-year period. If you need flexibility because of work and family obligations, this option may appeal to you.

Experienced Faculty
Most courses are taught by current law enforcement officers who have specific training and expertise in a specialized area of criminal justice. Part-time faculty members represent many local law enforcement agencies including the Clovis Police Department, the Curry County Sheriff’s Department, the New Mexico State Police, and the District Attorney’s Office.

 
 


CCC is Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools