Criminal Justice Professional

Program Description

The Criminal Justice Professional diploma program is designed to qualify its graduates to pursue a career in various security settings. Individual didactic courses may be delivered via blended or full distance education. Instruction is provided with online lectures and hands-on experience conducted via web camera or in a classroom setting. Externship is conducted in a residential manner in a professional security setting. Upon satisfactory completion of the program detailed below, students will be granted a Criminal Justice Professional diploma from NCC and will be qualified to obtain an entry to mid-level position in a security organization setting.

A computer meeting the technical specifications listed under Computer System Requirements in the Academic Policies section of the catalog and internet access are required for completion of this program.

Program Length

36 Weeks
*Actual program length (in weeks) may vary due to holidays and scheduled administrative breaks.

Class Schedule

Monday - Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Day Shift)
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Night Shift)

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Course List

Detailed course descriptions can be found in Addendum G - Course Information.

Course Name and NumberLECTURE HOURSLAB HOURSCLINICAL HOURSCREDIT HOURSCLOCK HOURS
Core Requirements
CJP101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice641607.080
CJP102 – Introduction to Criminal Procedure641607.080
CJP103 – Professional Writing for Criminal Justice641607.080
CJP104 – Criminal Justice Ethics641607.080
CJP105 – Security Principles 641607.080
CJP106 – Introduction to Policing641607.080
CJP107 – Introduction to Corrections641607.080
SAS101 - Student Academic Success4000440
CJP201 - Criminal Justice Externship40018010220
Total52811218063820
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