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Criminal Justice

Study Criminal Justice Now Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Associate Degree in Criminal Justice: Corrections Associate Degree in Criminal Justice: Police Academy Associate Degree in Criminal Justice: Security Administration Criminal Justice: Basic Police Academy - Certificate of Proficiency
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The Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Criminal Justice program can set you on the path to a rewarding career in law enforcement or help you upgrade your skills for career advancement. Program topics include policing, the judicial system, criminal investigations, industrial/corporate security and juvenile justice.

Choose Tri-C and start your future in criminal justice!

  • Affordable education: Get a quality education at the lowest tuition in the state.
  • Multiple program options: Choose from associate degrees and a certificate option to match your career goals.
  • Flexible learning: Take classes on campus or online — or mix both to fit your schedule.
  • Customizable curriculum: Personalize your education with electives in private security, corrections and more.
  • Learn from the pros: Study with faculty who bring real-world experience to the classroom
  • University transfer pathways: Transfer seamlessly to four-year colleges and universities.

Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice

Covers various aspects of law enforcement and criminal justice, including policing, the judicial system, criminal investigations, industrial/corporate security and juvenile justice.

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Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice with concentration in Basic Police Academy

Prepares you for a career as a peace officer and provides opportunities for specific police training for potential career promotions.

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Certificate of Proficiency in Criminal Justice: Basic Police Academy

Designed for students who have made the career decision to become peace officers and are enrolled in the Basic Peace Officer Academy at Tri-C. The program provides a unique opportunity for police training, augmented with key courses and an educational base to prepare students to complete an associate degree.

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Candice Storey, J.D.
Director, Paralegal Studies and Criminal Justice
candice.storey@tri-c.edu 

Ms. Jimi Gonzalez
Program Assistant
216-987-5113
jimi.gonzalez@tri-c.edu 

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