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Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at City Colleges of Chicago – Kennedy – King 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 Illinois colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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City Colleges of Chicago – Kennedy – King College

5801 S Ellis Ave, Chicago, IL

Kennedy-King College, one of the seven City Colleges of Chicago embodies the commitment to academic excellence and civic responsibility espoused by its namesakes, slain civil and human rights activists Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The newly constructed state-of-the-art main campus located at 6301 South Halsted Street and its affiliated satellite campuses serve more than 14,000 students annually.

Average Class Size: 25 students per class

Student Profile:  The majority of full-time students are recent high school graduates; however, many adults also attend classes. The average student age is 28 years old.

Location:  Kennedy-King College is an urban campus located at the “gateway” to Chicago’s burgeoning Southside Englewood community.  The campus is accessible via public transportation:

  • CTA Bus lines:  Halsted Street (north/south) and 63rd street (east/west) buses
  • L-Trains:  The CTA Green Line train to Ashland stops in the heart of the campus at Halsted Street and the Red Line is two bus stops east of the campus.

Kennedy-King College offers:

  • Associate Degree Transfer:

Take the first two years of a degree program and transfer to a senior college or university to pursue a Baccalaureate Degree. Students can earn an Associate of Arts (with areas of concentration in communications, social sciences, humanities and pre professional fields), Associate in Science, Associate in Fine Arts Music, or Associate in General Studies Degree.

  • Career Certificate Programs

Specialized courses are available for students who intend to enter immediate employment or upgrade their professional and technical skills. Courses are offered in business, computer technology, culinary arts, broadcasting, theater, air conditioning and refrigeration, automotive technology, electronics, graphic communications, dental hygiene, child development, and mental health. Students can earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree or a Certificate of Completion.

  • Adult Education: Literacy, GED test preparation, and ESL (English as a second language)
  • Continuing Education: The programs are designed to provide students with lifelong learning opportunities

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. City Colleges of Chicago – Kennedy – King College has offered the following program levels for students:

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

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate6
Less Than Two-Year Award1
Associate's Degree5

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male8
Female4

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black8
Hispanic4

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

Upon completion of the Criminal Justice program at City Colleges of Chicago – Kennedy – King College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

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

Salary & Wages

  • Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 3
    • Average Hourly Rate: $50.28
    • Average Annual Salary: $104580
  • Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 160
    • Average Hourly Rate: $33.58
    • Average Annual Salary: $69840
  • Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
    • Total Employment: 220
    • Average Hourly Rate: $48.77
    • Average Annual Salary: $101430

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

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants City Colleges of Chicago – Kennedy – King College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, City Colleges of Chicago – Kennedy – King College may offer student services including:

  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance
  • Child care

Intercollegiate Athletics

City Colleges of Chicago – Kennedy – King College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball
  • Soccer
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