Law and Justice Administration Degree

The law and justice administration degree program at North Central Michigan College 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 Michigan colleges that offer law and justice administration degrees.

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North Central Michigan College (NCMC)

221 S Quarterline Rd, Muskegon, MI

Having served as home to about 9,000 graduates since its founding in 1960,
NCMC or North Central Michigan College continues its endeavor to provide
the best quality education to students throughout Emmet County and the
surrounding communities. Its main location in Petoskey and satellite
campuses in the cities of Cheboygan and Gaylord currently cater to at least
2,700 undergraduates both from within and out of the state.

Students are allowed to complete up to three years worth of courses before
transferring to a NCMC partner university. The college has partnerships
mainly with Michigan State University, Lawrence Technical University,
Spring Arbor University, and Central Michigan University. Getting admitted
to any of these institutions are practically guaranteed, provided that the
specified requirements are met.

There are over 60 programs to choose from (degree and certificate),
facilitated by more than 200 faculty and staff members - around half of
which work full-time. As of 2012, the cost of attending NCMC ranges from
$77.50 per contact hour (for Emmet residents) to $165.25 per contact hour
(for out of state residents). Monetary assistance is available in many
forms and benefits almost 70% of the entire student body.

Applied Science Programs may be taken up in the fields of Arts and
Communications, Health Sciences, Information Technology & Engineering,
Business Administration, and Human Services or Social Sciences. Programs
designed for transfer include the following: Associate of Arts, Associate
of Science, and Associate of General Studies. Career-oriented coursework is
also offered for those seeking to work in the fields of Nursing, Medical
Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Business Management, and Restaurant
Management.

Participation in extra-curricular activities is encouraged to contribute
towards a student's growth. NCMC serves as a venue for the annual, “The
Lecture Series”, which is an event that allows prominent individuals from
various fields to share their knowledge on campus.

Students Enrolled in the Law and Justice Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Central Michigan College has offered the following program 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

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

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