Criminal Justice
Do you want to work in a field where you can help people every day?
Are you interested in fighting crime and helping people get the protection they need
to live and thrive in the community?
If so, a criminal justice degree may be right for you. . .
Careers in criminal Justice are found at the federal, state, county, and local levels, as well as in the private sector. Earning a degree in criminal justice can help you get hired for many different job opportunities within the criminal justice field. While police officers make up a large portion of the professionals working in law enforcement, there are many more career options that you may want to consider from FBI agent to computer forensic specialist. With the wide range of roles available, you can find a job that is a good fit for your unique interests, skills, talents, and salary expectations.
The Criminal Justice program at Colby Community College prepares graduates to compete
for highly popular positions in criminal justice organizations, or for further study
in many disciplines such as law, criminology, psychology, sociology, forensics, and
public administration. The Criminal Justice program at Colby Community college offers
a major that explores the connections between the individual, society, law, science,
crime, and justice. The program is designed for highly motivated students who wish
to pursue positions in the criminal justice profession. Our goal is to help students
successfully transcend the bridge from our community of learners to the community
of leaders by providing graduates with skills that can be used in both the private
and public sectors.
We have exceptional faculty with extensive real-world experience in the field that
greatly enhances the quality of our criminal justice program. Besides Law Enforcement
and Corrections pathways, we offer specializations within the criminal justice field,
such as cybersecurity, forensics, and victim/witness advocacy. The availability of
specialized tracks makes our program appealing to students with specific career goals.
Our program offers flexible scheduling options, such as traditional on campus face
to face, hybrid classes partially online and face to face. Besides online courses
or part-time pathways, we offer 8 week and 12 week classes to accommodate different
student needs. The post-graduation success of our alumni, such as job placement rates,
salaries, and career achievements, is proof of our program's effectiveness.
Review the resources below to take advantage of the support available to you
Listen to what Former FBI Special Agent William Plunkett has to say about attending College for Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice Associate of Arts
This is designed for those students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution and complete a Bachelor’s Degree. Students transfer to a four-year university such as Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Kansas University, Pittsburg State University, Washburn University, Ottawa University, Baker University, or Wichita State University. Students also transfer to four-year universities out-of-state.
Colby Community College has a 2+2 agreement with Kansas State University Salina (K-State Salina), giving students an option to continue their career.
Career opportunities such as:
Correctional Officer Supervisor
Police and Detective supervisor
Forensic Psychologist
Criminal Profiler Criminologist
District Attorney
Attorney General Investigator
Supervisory Criminal Investigator
Forensic Examiner
Emergency Management Director
Security Management.
Criminal Justice Associate of Applied Science / Technical Certificate
Students who wish to enter the Criminal Justice field shortly after graduation. This degree option is not recommended for students transferring to a four- year school.
Emphasis is placed on practical application as well as theory. Students develop skills
required for entry into Criminal Justice or related industries. This degree is intended
for law enforcement and corrections
officers who have completed the basic certification academy. Academy graduates hours
from the Academy to be applied toward completion of the Associate of Applied Science
degree
Career opportunities such as:
Police Officer
Paralegal
Correctional Officer
Private Investigator
Fish and Game Warden
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Crime Science Technician
Bailiff
Police Dispatch
Security Officer