Criminal Justice Careers & Forensic Investigation
Program Description
This program will focus on criminal justice career exploration. Students will be provided opportunities and resources to seek career information related to various professions in law enforcement, courts, institutional and community corrections, and private security. Students will be guided through individual and group exercises that assist in identifying the duties and ethical realities for various careers in criminal justice, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of those careers. Forensic Investigations will provide an educational background regarding the scientific methods involved in the recognition, collection, and preservation of physical evidence at crime scenes.
What will my classes be like?
Have you ever seen Chicago PD or CSI on television and wondered how the crime was solved or why the judge withdrew evidence? You will learn the legal process starting from the investigation, to the arrest, and the laws behind it all. You will practice police tactical response maneuvers, courtroom proceedings through mock trials, and collecting evidence at a crime scene. Find out which profession is right for you!
Students in this class are eligible to receive 6 college credits from the College of Lake County.
Year 1:
- CRJ 118 - Introduction to Forensics, 3 credits
- CRJ 150 - Careers in Criminal Justice, 3 credits
Certifications
- CPR Certification
- NIMS 100C, 200C, 700B, 800D
Job Opportunities
- ATF
- Animal Control Worker
- Border Patrol
- Community Service Officer
- Correctional Officer
- Conservation Officer
- Campus Police
- Detective
- DEA
- Dispatch Operator
- FBI
- Forensic Officer
- Lawyer
- Police Officer
- Private Investigator
- Secret Service