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Criminal Justice Degree In Las Vegas
Expand your career options and positively impact your community with our Criminal Justice degree. At Northwest Career College, you’ll gain practical skills through courses designed for a range of fields, from policing to social work. Taught by experienced professionals, our program offers a student-focused education that is both affordable and flexible.
Whether you’re starting or advancing your career, our blended format lets you study in a way that fits your lifestyle, making us a top choice for Criminal Justice education in Nevada.
"The Teachers Were Very Supportive."
"Throughout the pandemic transition to total online learning, Mrs. Kim and Miss Lisa, the Criminal Justice Program Chair, were very supportive and dedicated themselves to helping us and making the experience so much better."
Why Criminal Justice Program At
Northwest Career College?
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Graduate in as little as 18 months
Northwest’s schedule allows you to attend criminal justice training, care for family and have a balanced life in Las Vegas while advancing towards your new career.
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Financial aid is available to those who qualify
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Hands-on instruction in all facets of Criminal Justice
You will visit courts, jails, mediation centers and more to experience first-hand the law in action which will make your criminal justice training applicable to the Las Vegas legal system.
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Students are our priority
Northwest’s student-centered philosophy means that you come first in our Criminal Justice School in Las Vegas.
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Professional legal team instructing all classes
As a Criminal Justice student, your understanding of the law and the justice system is critical. That’s why, at Northwest Career College, your Criminal Justice instructors are experienced Criminal Justice and legal professionals including attorneys, paralegals and seasoned specialists able not only to teach you the law and its application throughout the justice, legal and business community but also to guide you as to the many ways a Criminal Justice graduate integrates into a variety of Las Vegas legal and justice professions.
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Flexible Criminal Justice class schedules that fit your life
Northwest’s Criminal Justice Las Vegas offers campus & online criminal justice classes to accommodate your work and family schedule.
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Are all of the courses held on campus?
Northwest Career College has developed a blended program for Criminal Justice. All criminal justice classes Las Vegas law classes are taught on campus by an attorney. Additionally, although general education courses are offered on-line, instructors are on-campus to review and support your learning experience.
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Work on your own laptop for exceptional training
Each student is provided a laptop for easy internet and online class access.
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Committed career services team on campus
Northwest’s Career Services team works with you to help find the best employment opportunity utilizing your criminal justice degree in Las Vegas.
Putting Superior Training First
The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice is a program of study designed to qualify its graduates to pursue a career in criminal justice including employment at Nevada law firms, Police Organizations, Prison and Jails, Social Work, Bailiffs in local, state and federal courts, Private Detectives, Gaming Surveillance Officers and Gaming Investigators to name a few. Your Criminal Justice Las Vegas course work prepares graduates to think critically and act ethically within the local and national norms of professional conduct. In addition to the academic and hands-on training, Criminal Justice students travel through the valley for a variety of informative and interactive field trips. There's never a dull moment in the Criminal Justice Program.
Some Of What You Learn
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Introduction to the American Legal System
- Correctional Systems and Theory
- Delinquency Prevention
- Criminal Investigation
Tuition Information
| Cost per Term (1-6) | $4,498.00 |
More Information about the Profession
- For information about Financial Aid at Northwest Career College, please visit our Financial Aid page located under Student Services tab.
- For more information about the Criminal Justice profession Click Here to review the Summary Report for Criminal Justice at O*Net Online.
Criminal Justice Program Details
COURSE OUTLINE
- CJP101 Introduction to Criminal Justice
- CJ202 Criminal Investigation
- CJP102 Introduction to Criminal Procedure
- CJ203 Probation and Parole
- CJP103 Professional Writing for Criminal Justice
- CJ204 Introduction to Homeland Security
- CJP104 Criminal Justice Ethics
- CJ211 Field Investigations
- CJP105 Security Principles
- ENG101 English Composition I
- CJP106 Introduction to Policing
- ENG102 English Composition II
- CJP107 Introduction to Corrections
- HIST101 American Government and the Nevada State Constitution
- SAS101 Student Academic Success
- MAT101 Basic College Mathematics
- CJ201 Victimology
- PSY101 Introduction to Psychology
Why Criminal Justice Training?
What Will I Do?
As a Criminal Justice graduate, most importantly you are working with a team of legal professionals such as police officers, probation officers, secret service and many other organizations to help protect and serve citizens. The high degree of interaction between these types of professionals and citizens results in a great deal of personal satisfaction in helping people.
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Request For InformationFrequently Asked Questions
Criminal justice degree allows students to study and explore topics relating to the various aspects of the criminal justice system. Students pursuing a degree in this field learn about law enforcement, criminal behavior, the American court system, and behavior and psychology.
Criminal Justice involves law enforcement, corrections, and other agencies, including the court system. Criminal Justice also focuses on the laws, rules, and policies that pertain to criminal matters and these agencies.
Students are encouraged to gain experience within this related field by seeking opportunities to observe and shadow professionals in the field, interning, and obtaining entry-level positions within the field. It is highly recommended for students to obtain their education by taking courses in pursuit of their Associate degree and employment in the field of Criminal Justice. Students are further encouraged to become involved in their community by volunteering in service-related activities.
The Las Vegas Metro Police Department offers an internship opportunity to current college students where students may be assigned to Cold Cases, Missing Persons, Criminalistics, Sexual Assault, Property Crimes, Domestic Violence, and Detention Services, other areas. Other opportunities through the departments during or after students studies include sit-alongs, ride-alongs, and tours; interns may also be exposed to more aspects of the Department and its operations.
Nevada Child SeekersAdditional opportunities for students with other agencies include working with Private Investigators and Security and include opportunities with Nevada Child Seekers both administratively and in the field.
Our Career Services Department is a wealth of information and support to our students during the process of preparing for employment and the application process. They have wonderful employment opportunities to offer our students and will begin connecting with our students during their seventh (7th) term of their studies.No. To become a police officer, students must apply for the police academy.
Graduates of the Criminal Justice program can enter into Security, Corrections, Dispatch, and more! They will also earn their Private Investigator Work Card, pending a background check.
Yes! Northwest Career College has partnerships with several universities to help our students advance their Associate degree to a higher degree!
Criminal Justice graduates can gain employment in Security, Emergency Services Dispatch, General Dispatch, Policing, Corrections, and more.
Criminal Justice graduates will learn report writing, interview techniques, interrogation techniques, de-escalation techniques, and more.
Criminal Justice graduates can pursue employment as entry-level criminal justice professionals using their degrees. Graduates are also eligible to apply for certain state or federal law enforcement careers but will typically require additional training by that agency before starting their positions.
Our Criminal Justice Faculty members have either an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field of study. Their collective experience includes security/law enforcement or related professions such as Dispatch, Police Officer, Chief of Police, Campus Security, Judge, and Litigation Specialist.
Yes. The dedicated Career Services team assists students with interviewing and professionalism training and provides job placement assistance to graduates.
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