Total degree hours: 60
It may be necessary for LCC Students to take online courses in order to complete this degree.
Do you feel strongly about the need to uphold and enforce laws? Do you think public safety and protecting individual rights should be a society’s highest priorities? If so, you share a core belief with the thousands of dedicated professionals who work in the criminal justice system. From police officers to juvenile court counselors to correctional administrators, there are a variety of opportunities in this field on the local, state, and national levels. A degree in Criminal Justice can lead to a career in law, policing, corrections, victim and offender rehabilitation, white collar crime, counterterrorism, emergency management, homeland security, cybercrime, private security, and forensics. In an associate program in Criminal Justice, you will explore topics that include criminal law, psychology, forensics, and government. This degree is transferable to universities offering a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
Statewide Transfer Articulation Agreement-Criminal Justice
Program Outcomes: Students majoring in Criminal Justice will gain the following knowledge & skills upon completion of their degree:
- Law and legal knowledge
- Ethics and integrity
- Active learning and listening
- Observation and investigation skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
Transfer degrees at LCC also prepare you to succeed in your next steps. We will build your transfer plan starting in your very first semester at LCC, continuing throughout each semester as you progress toward completion. You will develop the academic and personal skills to prepare you for successful transfer to the four-year college or university that is the best fit for your academic and career goals.
We treat each student individually with one-on-one continuous advising support. You’ll build your transfer plans with experienced faculty advisors with expertise in your target transfer area.
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Program Outcomes: At LCC, your Transfer Degree will give you more than credits!
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Academic Outcomes
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Personal Development
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Transfer-Ready
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Each course in your transfer degree will deliver unique content and skills that also develop your:
Active Thinking
- Reasoning
- Creativity
- Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Responsible consumption of information
Communication
- Written
- Oral
- Interpersonal
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Discover more about yourself through experiences outside the classroom: making new friends, joining student life organizations & events,
Social Connectedness & Engaged Citizenship
- Involvement in Campus Life
- Serving & Supporting Others
- Leadership
- Global Awareness
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Working with dedicated faculty advisors, LCC helps each transfer student find the best opportunities for transferring your Associate Degree to the four-year college or university you choose, and grow in
Professionalism
- Reliability & Conscientiousness
- Focus & Follow Through
- Goal Setting
- Civility & Respect
- Ethical Behavior
- Digital Literacy
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