Criminal Justice
Program Overview
Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference in your community? Consider a career in Criminal Justice.
Criminal justice is a well-respected field that involves skilled personnel who are drawn to making an impact in their community. In addition to serving the greater good, those working in law enforcement and criminal justice are in high demand with great job and earning opportunities.
Criminal justice courses provide background and context for this changing field. Students may wish to attain their degree in Criminal Justice because they want to become law enforcement officers. However, the Criminal Justice system is rich with other career possibilities. Examples of career opportunities with a Criminal Justice background:
Civilian Investigators , Victim Advocates , Criminal Law (Prosecutorial and Defense) , Social Justice Activists , Social Worker , Political Scientist , Paralegal , Forensic Investigator, Forensic Psychologist , Forensic Scientist , Police Officer & Sheriff’s Patrol Officers , Corrections Officer , Juvenile and Adult Probation Officer , Emergency Services Dispatcher , Correctional Officers Supervisor , District Attorneys and Criminal Defense Attorneys
Read stories of students who are succeeding in different Criminal Justice paths.
This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit https://www.cabrillo.edu/counseling/
For a more detailed program map of suggested courses, see the Administration of Justice AS-T program map.
Transfer Pathways
This suggested course sequence is a transfer pathway to CSUMB Humanities & Communication Transfer Pathway.