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Program Duration: 2 Year Program
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Degree Type: Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)
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Total Credit Hours: 60
About This Program
Analyzing evidence, investigating crimes, working with at-risk youth and working with criminal offenders are some of the duties of individuals employed in the criminal justice field. The Justice program provides you with the knowledge and skills used to protect the public, and work within the court and corrections systems. Taught by experienced faculty, your courses will focus on the needs, operations and administration of the criminal justice system.
The Justice program, designed in conjunction with justice leaders from the Philadelphia area, provides essential knowledge and skills for people new to or already working in the justice field. In addition, employees and their family members of the Philadelphia Police Department and the Department of Corrections may enjoy the following benefits offered by the Justice program:
➢ 15 credits toward a Justice degree for Philadelphia Police Academy graduates
➢ 6 credits toward a Justice degree for Philadelphia Prison Training graduates
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Program Entry Requirements
All students interested in the Criminal Justice field may enroll in this curriculum. Those identified as needing developmental coursework must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of their degree program.
General Education Requirements
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Criminal Justice, the student must complete a minimum of 60 prescribed credit hours and attain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average).
Launch Your Career in Criminal Justice
- Detectives and Criminal Investigator – est. salary $97,046
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer – est. salary $85,239
- Police Identification and Records Officer – est. salary $97,046
Career Outlook
Median Salary of a Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Sheriff and Deputy Sheriffs
Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff
Enforce law and order in rural or unincorporated districts or serve legal processes of courts. May patrol courthouse, guard court or grand jury, or escort defendants.
Starting Pay: $44,912
Typical Tasks
- Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
- Drive vehicles or patrol specific areas to detect law violators, issue citations, and make arrests.
- Verify that the proper legal charges have been made against law offenders.
- Take control of accident scenes to maintain traffic flow, to assist accident victims, and to investigate causes.
- Execute arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody.
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