Criminal Justice

Why Criminal Justice with KCTCS?

Faculty with real-world experience
Partnerships with professionals in the field
Learn communications, government, human behavior, and theories in criminal justice and ethics
Best educational value: Pay less. Get more.
Financial aid
Classes that work with your schedule
Online classes
Pathways and transfer options to 4-year degree programs
Credits that transfer
Small class sizes and hands-on instruction
Student support services
Close to home and near local employers

What are my career choices?

Police and detectives are employed by local governments,state police agencies and various Federal agencies. G4S Secure Solutions, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice, Kentucky Pre-trail Service, U.S. Customs, United States Air Force are also employment paths. A small proportion work for educational services, rail transportation, contract investigation and security services.

What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?

Criminal Justice - Associates
Certificates are available for:
- Advanced Law Enforcement
- Advanced Technologies in Criminal Justice
- Community Reentry Specialist Certificate
- Computer Forensics
- Corrections
- Criminal Behavior Certificate
- Criminal Justice Core
- Industrial Safety and Security Certificate
- Law Enforcement
- Security and Loss Prevention

How Much can I make, and Where can I take Classes?

The great thing about KCTCS is that we have colleges and campuses around the state. Choose a college, and you'll find more information on the program and the salaries for careers in the area.