Criminal Justice - Make a Difference in Life With Your Job

An increased emphasis on homeland security and intelligence has created a new demand for educated criminal justice professionals. Become part of this growing field and work in one of these four fields:

What Does a Criminal Justice Professional Do?

Criminal Justice is such a diverse career field that your training at will prepare you for plenty of entry-level jobs.

Work in Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Corrections or Judicial Administration, on the front lines of crime or behind-the-scenes.

Juvenile Justice

Work with the youth of America as a Juvenile Probation Officer or Youth Counselor and change the life of a child or teenager. One person can make a difference.

Law Enforcement

Work on the front lines of crime as a Police Officer, Sheriff, Investigator, Coast Guard Crewman, Highway Patrol Officer or Park Ranger. Protect, serve and fight crime.

Correctional Administration

Jails, prisons, boot camps and halfway houses are seeking qualified workers to help supervise over 3 million criminals. Work with offenders or behind the scenes in administration.

Judicial Administration

Become involved in the judicial process and get your day in court--every day. Work as a court clerk, reporter, bailiff or victim advocate and help shape the U.S. justice system.

What Does Our Criminal Justice Program Offer You?

• Study of criminal and constitutional law
• The principles of investigation and criminalistics
• Education on jails and prisons
• An overview of the juvenile justice system
• An understanding of probation and parole systems
• The history of terrorist organizations
• Knowledge of the role and function of police
• Training in the law and policy governing use of deadly force
• Skills in crisis intervention
• Theories of criminal behavior

What Career Choices are Available to Graduates?

Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work in fields like:

• Juvenile Detention Officer
• Group Home Supervisor
• Bailiff
• Youth Counselor
• Probation Coordinator
• Victim Services Specialist

• Corrections Officer
• Homeland Security Officer
• Detective*
• Parole Officer
• Police Officer*
• Highway Patrol Officer*

*Please Note: To work in law enforcement in Colorado, you must be licensed as a peace officer. This requires that you:

• Are a graduate of a POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) Program
• Have passed the Colorado Peace Officer License Exam

It is recommended that you verify certification requirements of another state if you are considering relocation outside Colorado.