Start Your Criminal Justice Career

Choose Tri-C and start your future in criminal justice!
We offer:
- 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.
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice, Basic Police Academy concentration
Prepares you for a career as a peace officer and provides opportunities for specific police training for potential career promotions.
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.