Law and Justice Administration Degree

The law and justice administration degree program at College of the Redwoods helps to prepare students to apply practices and theories of criminal justice that they will utilize for the structure management, direction and control of various criminal justice agencies, such as police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer law and justice administration degrees.

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College of the Redwoods

1200 E. Colton Ave, Redlands, CA

If you're looking to get your feet wet at a community college without diving in to a big university, check out College of the Redwoods in Eureka, California. There are nearly 8,500 students including 160 that reside in student housing. CR has 4 campuses with a combined enrollment of about 50,000.

The school boasts 1,000 different classes and countless majors including the Associate in Arts which is mainly a general education degree obtained to ease transfer into a four-year school.

Although many students probably attend CR with the intentions of transferring to a four-year school, this school does not root its identity in being a stepping stone.  With its student health center, gym, and housing facilities; CR gives the university experience without the price. At around $50 per credit hour for California residents and $270 for non-residents, CR can prepare students to move on to a university or start their career without a mountain of debt.

College of the Redwoods is located on the Northern coast of California; it is about 260 miles north of San Francisco and 400 miles south of Portland, Oregon. The school is molded into the landscape amid giant trees and mountains so it appears to blend into the landscape. The campus is beautiful which makes taking a tour all that more important for interested students.

So if you are interested in a big school experience without the price, then take a look at all CR has to offer.  Apply online at www.redwoods.edu/admissions.

Career Options for Graduates

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

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 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

• Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $64.59
  • Average Annual Salary: $134350

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