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Department of Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, and Correctional Sciences. This program prepares students for professional roles in policing, judicial systems, or rehabilitation services. The curriculum offers essential knowledge and methodologies for analyzing how legal systems and societal frameworks shape human conduct. Earning an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice provides 60 college credits, enabling graduates to either pursue advanced studies at a university or join public safety organizations at municipal, state, or national levels. Career opportunities in this field are diverse, with graduates finding positions in federal/state/local law enforcement, judicial branches, legal practices, correctional institutions (both adult and juvenile), community rehabilitation initiatives, child welfare services, security firms, and various social service organizations.