Criminal Justice, Certificate (237)
About Our Program
The Criminal Justice certificate program at Highland Community College prepares students for entry level career opportunities with local, county, state, or federal law enforcement agencies, correctional institutions, administrative assistants, courtroom employees, and other criminal justice agencies such as probation and parole. In addition, our certificate program can prepare current criminal justice professionals for career advancements.
Those intending to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate program should speak to an advisor about our transfer program.
Nature of Work and Employment
A broad range of employment options exist in both the private and public sectors depending upon qualifications. Examples of areas of employment would include; but not be limited to the following: law enforcement, corrections, court reporting, parks and wildlife, and social work.
Special Considerations
There are recommended prerequisites for most of the Criminal Justice classes. Some general education courses may require prerequisites. All courses within this certificate are a sub-set of the courses needed to complete the colleges Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science degree and several of the courses can be applied to the Transfer degree.