Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Vance – Granville 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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Vance – Granville Community College

21 Campus Circle, Murphy, NC

About
Vance-Granville Community College, located in Henderson, North Carolina, was founded in 1969 after a failed attempt to bring a technical institute to the area. The school is one of the 58 that comprise the North Carolina Community College System, itself one of the largest such community college systems in the country.

VGCC covers the counties of Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren, as well as operating three satellite campuses within its service area to provide better access for residents.

Academics
Vance-Granville Community College offers students a variety of options when considering enrollment. Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the equivalent of freshman and sophomore years, followed by applying for transfer to colleges and universities in order to continue an education and earn a  bachelor's degree.

Career and technical programs provide in depth training and education in a specific high demand field or industry with the intention of pursuing long term steady employment in that field or industry upon completion. Such programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Bookkeeping
• Information Technology
• Carpentry
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid
Vance-Granville Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that complete the application for admission and pay their fees. Students should supply transcripts and test scores if available and may be required to take a placement exam.

A meeting with a counselor prior to registration is encouraged and participation in orientation for new students is often helpful. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which assists the school in determining need and disbursing funds.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Vance – Granville Community College offers an associate's degree program in criminal justice.

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).