Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Central Maine 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 Maine colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Central Maine Community College (CMCC)

70 Middle Street, Lewiston, ME

Central Maine Community College, located in Auburn, Maine, was established in 1963 through a referendum establishing a vocational training program in Androscoggin County. Androscoggin State Vocational Institute opened its doors in 1964, taking over the site of a former automobile dealership and operating there until 1966 where it was given its present campus.

The school was renamed Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute and that remained unchanged until 1989, where the school shortened and changed its name to Central Maine Technical College to better reflect its role and purpose in the community. By 2003 the technical college portion was replaced by community college to better reflect the school's program offerings and comprehensive services. CMCC is one of seven schools that comprise the Maine Community College System.

Academics

Central Maine Community College offers a comprehensive list of programs designed for academic transfer or career and vocational training. Academic transfer allows students to complete their first two years of a four year education at low cost, followed by transferring their credits to a four year college or university to earn their degree.

Career training programs take between one and two years to complete and prepare students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional after having earned their certificate or associate's degree.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Culinary Arts
• Nursing
• Liberal Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Central Maine Community College has only the most basic requirements for individuals interested in enrollment. Students that apply, pay fees, have a high school diploma or are 18 years of age or older may enroll. Students should also supply test scores, transcripts, and take a placement exam if deemed necessary.

Financial aid must be applied for prior to each academic year, and is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Aid is applied for through the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central Maine Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• 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).