Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Thomas 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 Maine colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Thomas College

96 Falmouth St, Portland, ME

Thomas College is a nonprofit private school that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Waterville, Maine, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 980 students are enrolled yearly at Thomas College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1060 to 1400 on the SAT, or 16 to 19 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 93% of students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 26 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at thomas.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,100 each year. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Thomas College Terriers participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to see more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.thomas.edu.

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).