This program exceeds the minimum education requirements of the Chicago Police Department and Illinois State Police.
You'll exceed the minimum education requirements for the Chicago Police Department and Illinois State Police with the Associate's in Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice.
Combine your interest in the criminal justice system, your passion for serving your community, and making the world a better place with a degree in Criminal Justice from Northwestern College. Our Associate's in Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice prepares and qualifies you for careers in county and local law enforcement.
Upon completion of the criminal Justice program, graduates will be able to:
Usually, 12 to 14 weeks of additional training at a police academy is required for police officer and sheriff's deputy positions. Other occupations in the field may require additional training, licensing, and/or education.
The government's efforts to meet society's need for a safer living environment is driving the rising demand for law enforcement personnel. This means that Criminal Justice graduates will find an increased number of opportunities to work as a police officer, sheriff's deputy, or corrections officer. You may also be eligible for a position as a security guard, a telecommunications officer, or a private investigator. Other occupations in the Criminal Justice field may require additional training, licensing and/or education.
Northwestern College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
