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Criminal Justice

Introduction

Take classes in a state-of-the-art training facility complete with a exercise gym, crime lab, tactical training room, Evok police driving simulator, police shooter simulation and court room. Study with faculty who have extensive law enforcement, CSI, and legal experience. 

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Programs Offered

Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science

  • Quick Facts

  • Level

    Undergraduate

  • Location

    Corona Campus

  • Duration

    72 Units

  • Accreditation

    WASC

  • Curriculum Sheet

Description:

The Criminal Justice Program provides students with an understanding of the criminal justice system through scientific theories, field studies, research methods, and the sociological study of crime, criminal behavior, and the policies and systems designed to control criminality. It offers students from various social, racial, ethnic, and economic backgrounds a strong base for academic excellence, spiritual growth, and successful career development.

Select the remaining 21.5 units from upper division criminal justice courses.

Career Outcomes

 


13% Job Market Growth

$64,940 Annual Median Salary

Protect & Serve

 

The field of Criminal Justice provides myriad career opportunities, particularly in the areas of Law Enforcement, Forensic Science, Law, Corrections, Counseling, and Probation. The employment of police and detectives is projected to grow approximately 7 percent from 2016 to 2026. Though demand varies by location, the continued need for public safety will continue to lead to new openings for officers. In Feb 2024, in Southern California, the median annual wage for Law Enforcement was $81,591, with salaries in Northern California as high as $134,715. Nationwide the median salary was $88,815.

Other areas include, Corrections, and Probation. Those in Probation can expect a salary on average of $76,547, with the high end being $96,231. The Department of Corrections offers starting salaries up to $111,000.

Program Stats

Our Alumni Work in these Occupations

  • Law Enforcement
    79
  • Corrections
    27
  • Social and Human Service Specialists
    3
  • Courts
    2
  • Forensic Science
    2
  • Probation
    17
  • Child, Family, and School Social Workers
    2

Our Alumni Work Here

  • LAPD
    31
  • Federal DOJ
    2
  • San Bernadino Sheriff’s Department
    10
  • LA Sheriff’s Department
    10
  • Department of Homeland Security
    7
  • Riverside Police Department
    5
  • San Bernardino County Probation Department
    8

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Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Identify and understand the basic foundation of the major components of the criminal justice system (i.e., law enforcement, courts, prosecution, and corrections).
  2. Identify issues and apply theories and principles of substantive and procedural criminal law that regulate the criminal justice system.
  3. Demonstrate effective oral and written including information literacy in researching, analyzing, synthesizing and reporting data.
  4. Identify the major historical and contemporary issues, policies, programs, and events using the lenses of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, and religion.
  5. Exhibit knowledge of ethical principles and attitudes of professional responsibility.

Partial information in this page was retrieved from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Police and Detectives at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/forensic-science-technicians.htm (visited April 17, 2024).