Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Georgia Gwinnett 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 California colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

Georgia Gwinnett College

339 N. Azusa Avenue, West Covina, CA

Georgia Gwinnett College is located in Lawrenceville, GA and is a public institution that provides opportunities for students to meet their educational goals. Enrollment at Georgia Gwinnett College exceeds five thousand yearly.

Students may select from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Commerce
• Psychology
• Biology
• Information Technology

The school has an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $4,500 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $12,000 annually. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for a cost of $8,400 each year. This school may provide financial aid for students who qualify by way of grants and loans.

Students who wish to see more about this school may visit their website at http://www.ggc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgia Gwinnett College offers a bachelor'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).