Associate in Criminal Justice - Summerdale - PA - Pennsylvania - Central Pennsylvania College - I974

Central Penn Advantages for Criminal Justice Majors

    * Prepare for employment in criminal justice fields such as law enforcement,
       corrections, and private security, in both the public and private sectors
    * Receive hands-on learning, including crime scene investigations, police department
       development, evidence analysis, and mock trial.
    * Learn to fingerprint and perform forensic analysis on fibers, hairs, blood, etc.
    * Learn from professors who have first hand experience
    * Enjoy small class sizes and personalized instruction
    * Graduate well-prepared for rewarding and exciting employment opportunities
    * Complete your studies in 18 months, plus an internship

What kind of work does a Criminal Justice graduate do?

Within the Criminal Justice Associate degree program, you will learn to enforce laws, gather and compile statistical information, detect and apprehend criminals, prevent crime and delinquency, rehabilitate offenders, and provide safety and security to those around you. The positions available to Criminal Justice Associates students* include:

    * State and local police departments
    * Private security firms
    * Sheriff's departments
    * Federal border patrol
    * U.S. Marshall's office
    * State and Federal correctional facilities
    * Private prison programs
    * Bank security and fraud prevention
    * Insurance investigation and fraud prevention

*Availability varies among departments and jurisdictions. Age, physical fitness, and additional testing and training requirements may apply.

Admissions Requirements
The following are strongly recommended:

    * Strong background in oral and written communication
    * High school GPA of 2.0 ( C ) average or better

Internship

Upon completion of your Criminal Justice degree program course work, you will participate in a 180-hour professional internship. During your internship, you will sharpen your skills and personal attributes as you work with professionals in the field in actual situations. The internship gives you the opportunity to use all the knowledge you acquired while attending Central Penn. The following is a partial list of places student have interned**:

    * Government agencies
          o Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole
          o Pennsylvania Attorney General's office
          o Sheriff's departments
          o District Attorney's offices
          o Public Defender's offices
    * Corrections
          o Adult probation and parole departments
          o Federal, State and county correctional facilities
          o Victim/witness assistance programs
    * Juvenile justice
          o Juvenile justice agencies
          o State and county juvenile probation agencies
          o Private juvenile detention and rehabilitation facilities
          o Children and Youth Services
    * Private security firms
          o AP Investigations - Vishnecky and Associates
          o HersheyPark
          o Harrisburg Hilton
          o Harrisburg Pinnacle Hospital
          o Pacific Coast Feather Co.

**A more detailed list of internship sites is available to students in the Criminal Justice Associate degree program upon request.

Who will teach me?

Central Penn's Criminal Justice faculty is comprised of highly knowledgeable professionals who bring extensive work experience to the classroom. Instructors care about the career success of each student, and they will work with you on an individual basis to help you accomplish your academic goals. Full-time instructors serve as student academic advisors, providing advice, resources, and information to help students make the right decisions about academics as well as their careers. Because of Central Penn's small class size, you receive the personalized instruction you need to complete your course work in a timely and professional manner.

Who will I work for?

Through the years Central Penn has developed a close working relationship with many companies and organizations across Pennsylvania. As a result, Central Penn interns and graduates find the door open to them at a number of locations. A partial list of employers of Central Penn Criminal Justice graduates includes:

    * Cornell Abraxas South Mountain Secure Treatment Facility
    * Harrisburg Hilton & Towers
    * Mifflin County Police Department
    * Pinnacle Health System
    * North Middleton Township Police
    * Mount Union Police Department
    * Holy Spirit Hospital Security