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Criminal Justice Program

Is a career in criminal justice right for me?

Criminal Justice jobs are perfect for people who are passionate about issues related to public welfare. Individuals who specialize in this area generally have good people skills and a knack for problem solving.

If the following qualities describe you, Criminal Justice might be a good career choice:


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Interested in public affairs
Socially conscious
Trustworthy
Discreet
Good at solving problems
Like working with people

What's the job outlook?

Due to increasing populations in prison, on probation and on parole, the criminal justice field enjoys relatively consistent growth despite a fluctuating economy. The demand for employees in this line of work is steadily increasing to keep up with personnel needs in the private sector, as well as in federal, state, and local government agencies.

What will I do with my education?

Graduates of Heald's Criminal Justice program pursue rewarding careers in a variety of positions, including Criminal Investigator, Customs Agent, Insurance Investigator, Corrections Officer, and Animal Control Agent. You'll also qualify for administrative support staff positions in various law enforcement agencies.

As a criminal justice professional, your job responsibilities will vary depending on your job role and the type of office where you work. But no matter what position you hold, your Heald degree will help prepare you for great success in your criminal justice career.

This program is available at the following campuses:

California

Hawaii

Honolulu

Oregon

Portland

You'll get more than career training at Heald. You'll gain professional polish so you can be an asset your first day on the job. If you're interested in this program, you can pursue the following future educational options:

Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice
Second Associate in Applied Science degree^* in Criminal Justice Administration

The above serves as a general overview for this program. For details, please refer to our academic catalog. Program availability and educational options vary by campus.

* if you already hold an AAS degree from the select list of Heald programs identified in the Heald College catalog

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