Criminal justice

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Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice at Seward County Community College What is Criminal Justice?

The field of criminal justice focuses on upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime, and sanctioning those who violate laws. Students looking to pursue their education in criminal justice at SCCC can do so in a variety of areas. All tracks offered at SCCC provide students with the basic knowledge and physical skills required for a career in corrections. Students have the opportunity to receive handson training and work with some of the latest equipment used in law enforcement, such as the Firearms Training System, and investigative test equipment.

Degree Options Available

Associate of Science: 64-credit program (2 years) Associate of Applied Science: 64-credit program (2 years)

Career Opportunities

Careers in the criminal justice field typically fall into law enforcement or legal opportunities. Law enforcement refers to the practice of criminal justice, where as legal focuses on providing services as a legal representative or public official in the courts. Some opportunities for graduates include: correctional facilities, police, sheriff or highway patrol, outdoor specialists, ranger, game warden, parole officer, community corrections and victim services.

More Information

q Humanities Office: 620-417-1451 q SCCC Admissions Office: 620-417-1100 go.sccc.edu/Humanities ď„Ł 1801 N. Kansas Ave., PO Box 1137, Liberal, KS 67901