Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Roanoke – Chowan 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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Roanoke – Chowan Community College (R-CCC)

715 N Poindexter St, Elizabeth City, NC

Roanoke-Chowan Community College (R-CCC) has a proud past since 1967 and steadily is building from the past and improving towards the future to meet the needs of tomorrow. The campus is currently situated in Ahoskie, North Carolina, on a 41-acre land and has seven buildings which house various instructional and administrative functions.

The college currently has about 20 curricular programs in which you can get degrees, diplomas or certificates for short term skills. Various occupational trainings are also offered in Building Construction, Plumbing and other construction related technologies. The degree programs include Nursing, Computer Technology, Business Administration, Industrial Systems, Web technology and Radiology among many others.

The college has taken various initiatives to provide transfer opportunities for you to pursue higher-level degrees. They have established a formal transfer agreement with the University of North Carolina System as well as with other private colleges. They have also started the Distance learning programs to provide you with opportunities to take up courses from anywhere if you have an internet connection and a computer. The Continuing Education and Workforce development Division has placed a great focus on basic or occupational related classes to meet the business needs of today.

R-CCC also has a Small Business Center which works on a one to one basis with you and a small business to start or enhance a business enterprise.

With a clear mission to provide a world class education to meet the emerging needs of the community today, this is a good place to achieve your educational goals.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. R-CCC has offered the following academic levels 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).