Criminal Justice

This program is offered to juniors and seniors. It explores the basic concepts and potential career opportunities in Criminal Justice. The program provides instruction in the areas of law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. Criminal Justice is primarily an academic program with some hands-on related activities training throughout the semester. Frequent guest speakers give information about careers in law enforcement, corrections and the juvenile justice system.

In this program seniors that have successfully compeleted their first year of the course will -------

Field trips are also scheduled to the following:

Hall of Justice, Camp Highfields (a juvenile center)
Ingham County Jail
54-A District Court
The Ella Sharp Cell Block 7 Museum
The Ella Sharp Cell Block 7 Prison
- Prison is ONLY for students who are at least 18 years of age

Program Overview

Course Information

Program Location

LCC West Campus

Session Offered

AM.PM

Average Lecture Days/Week

3-4 days

Average Lab Days/Week

0-1 day

Homework

Weekly

Required Reading

College level textbooks
25 or more pages per week

Success Indicators

Interested in law and its functions of the court system
Able to follow set rules and procedures
Have leadership skills
Strong decision making skills

College Credits - 9

CJUS 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJUS 106 - Juvenile Justice
CJUS 131 - Introduction to Corrections

Academic Rigor

4 out of 5

Capital Region Technical Early College

Students enrolled in this program may choose to participate in the Capital Region Technical Early College program (CRTEC). This is a high school to college program where students start in grade 11 and leave in grade 13 with a college degree or certification. This program gives students relevant career related experience.

Course Outcomes

Students Learning Outcomes include but are not limited to:

Explain and identify three components of the Criminal Justice system and its historical context
Identify and discuss the functions of the court system
Define the role of corrections as part of the overall U.S Criminal Justice System
Identify the differences between state, federal and local corrections
Compare and contrast the different types of jail designs
Define the role of probation as part of the correctional system
Define the role of parole as part of the correctional system
Identify and explain the components and functions of the juvenile justice system

Certifications

CPR/First AID

Student Leadership

Students have the opportunity for leadership, competition, and community service through membership in SkillsUSA.

Career Outlook

Careers

Probation Officer
Legal Support Worker
Security Guards
Paralegal/Legal Assistants
Lawyer

Median Wage

Probation Officer: $29.71 Hourly, $61,800 Annual
Legal Support Worker: $32.55 Hourly, $67,700 Annual
Security Guards: $17.82 Hourly, $37,070 Annual
Paralegal/Legal Assistants: $29.31 Hourly, $60,970 Annual
Lawyer: $70.08 Hourly, $145,760 Annual

Employment Outlook on Average

Probation Officer: 2% - 4%
Legal Support Worker: 1%
Security Guards: 2% - 4%
Paralegal/Legal Assistants: 2% - 4%
Lawyer: 5% - 8%