Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Beaufort County Community College prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Beaufort County Community College

200 E. ACC Drive, Wilson, NC

Beaufort County Community College is located in Washington, North Carolina and serves the residents of Beaufort County. Originally a nursing a program formed in 1949, BCCC became a community college in 1979 and has been serving the community as one ever since. BCCC is dedicated to providing quality education and training to its students. BCCC offers services to local businesses to promote economic development, promotes training and retraining of individuals who wish to enter the workforce, and maintains a positive learning environment for all its students.

Academics

Beaufort offers certificates, diplomas, and associate's degrees for a wide variety of programs. Students can pursue transfers, or become prepared for skilled labor depending on the program they choose and the career path they want to follow.

Programs offered include:

• Cosmetology
• Early Childhood Education
• Business Administration
• Automotive Technology
• Computer Programming

Admissions and Financial Aid

Those wishing to attend BCCC must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), must submit a completed application to the admissions office, have all high school and college transcripts submitted, must take a placement exam, and meet with a counselor or advisor prior to enrollment. Those enrolling in diploma or certificate program do not need to meet the GED or high school diploma requirement.

BCCC offers financial aid assistance for students. Interested students should visit the financial aid office and speak with a counselor in order to best determine how and which forms of aid will assist the student.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Beaufort County Community College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).