Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement

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Detectives and criminal investigators

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Other Related Occupations:

• Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
• Lawyers
• Private Detectives and Investigators
• Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
• Intelligence Analysts
• Police Identification and Records Officers
• First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

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Youtube Videos (caution: 3rd party website):

• MSDE video of the Criminal Justice program
• Spotlight on a CCCTC Criminal Justice student
• Maryland State Police Academy 
• FBI
• Detectives and Police Officers  c1s
• Private Detectives and Investigators c1s
• Lawyers  c1s

EARN COLLEGE CREDITS  

Homeland Security: Criminal Justice partners with these schools
Students can earn college credits in this program through our agreements with these colleges:

• Carroll Community College – 3 credits*
• University of Maryland, University College – 3 credits
• University of Baltimore – 3 credits

*Transcripted Credits

Contact the college or trade school you plan to attend and find out if you can earn credits or advanced standing at their institution!

COLLEGE ADVANTAGE

Get a jump start on college
Use college level texts to earn college credit while having the training, skills, and experience that most high school graduates do not get until they are well into their college major.  This program puts students in touch with state of the equipment and techniques before they go to college. Students in this program will feel right at home in any college lab.  

CAREER ADVANTAGE

Start your career NOW
Work with industry grade technology that our local business partners use every day.  This shows employers you are trained and have the skills the industry is looking for in a Homeland Security: Criminal Justice employee.  These skills allow the best students to find an internship at a local business. 

Carroll Community College, University of Maryland, and University of Baltimore-all have an agreement with CCCTC based on the college's requirements for curriculum, faculties, and instructor that is reviewed and renewed periodically to guarantee that students are getting the equivalent instruction at CCCTC that would be expected in class at that institution.  Credits are awarded based on that agreement. 

PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNSEL  By Federal and state regulations, each program has a group of local business and educational institutions that periodically meets to discuss  the program's curriculum and resources to make sure current trends in technology and skills are being taught so that students are prepared for the ever-changing career requirements for that industry.  

Local law enforcement regularly partner with us to run different scenarios using police vehicles in the CCCTC parking lot.  Select student intern with local law enforcement, Carroll County Sheriffs office and Baltimore County Police Department.

• Evidence Collection Kits
• Crime Scene Investigation Kits
• Fingerprint Identification Equipment
• Forensic Analysis Tools
• Two-Way Police Radios
• Emergency Medical Response Kits
• Traffic Control Equipment
• Mock Courtroom Resources
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Training Patrol Vehicle
• Virtual Reality Law Enforcement Simulator
• Laser-Based Tactical Training System
• Duty Belt and Training Equipment
• Handcuffs and Restraint Training Devices

The Criminal Justice program prepares students for careers in law enforcement, homeland security, emergency management, and public safety through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on learning. Students develop a strong foundation in the criminal justice system, criminal law, constitutional rights, crime classification, and the criminal process while exploring the roles and responsibilities of local, state, and federal agencies.

As students advance through the program, they gain experience with crime scene investigation, evidence collection, forensic science, first-response procedures, homeland security operations, emergency preparedness, and intelligence gathering. The program culminates in a capstone class where students apply their knowledge in real-world settings, develop professional workplace skills, and complete a portfolio that demonstrates their technical and academic achievements.

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