Your career training resource.
Once admitted into a school that offers a Criminal Justice program, students can explore the different courses that are required for their education. If you’re interested in becoming a police officer, detective, or parole officer, classes can include:
If you’re interested in becoming a paralegal, you classes can cover:
Day-to-day coursework will vary by program and school. Some schools even offer online criminal justice programs so you don’t have to disrupt your life or current job.
Most criminal justice schools require a specific amount of prerequisites, and those can include:
Salary Range:
$17,290 — $77,500
Education Level (minimum):
AA Certificate in Social Work, Criminal Justice or Similar
Growth Outlook (2002 – 2012):
21 – 35%
