Business Management and Administration

Criminal Justice

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Program Design

This is recommended for students who wish to enter the Criminal Justice field shortly after graduation. This degree option is not recommended for students transferring to a fouryear school. Emphasis is placed on practical application as well as theory. Students develop skills required for entry into Criminal Justice or related industries.

Related Employment Fields

Career opportunities such as: police officer, paralegal, correctional officer, private investigator, fish and game warden, fire inspectors and investigators, crime science technician, bailiff, police dispatch, or security officer. Colby Community College has a 2+2 agreement with Kansas State University Salina (KState Salina), giving students an option to continue their career.

After Colby Community College

This degree is intended for law enforcement and corrections officers who have completed the basic certification academy. Academy graduates

Criminal Justice

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Program Design

This is designed for those students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution and complete a Bachelor’s Degree.

Related Employment Fields

Career opportunities such as: correctionalofficer supervisor, police and detective supervisor, forensic psychologist, criminal profiler, criminologist, district attorney or attorney general investigator, supervisory criminal investigator, forensic examiner, emergency management director, or security management.

After Colby Community College Students transfer to a fouryear university such as Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Kansas University, Pittsburg State University, Washburn University, Ottawa University, Baker University, or Wichita State University. Students also transfer to four-year