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$6,565Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
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Criminal Justice Degree
The criminal justice degree program at Peru State 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 Nebraska colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.
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Peru State College (Peru State)
801 E Benjamin, Norfolk, NE
Peru State College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Peru, NE and publically funded. Peru State College has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 2,500.
Areas of study offered at Peru State College include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Security And Protective Services
- Psychology
- Computer And Information Sciences
The school operates under an open enrollment policy, accepting any students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and personal statements may be required for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $5,900 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Housing is available for students, which costs around $3,300 per year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.
The mascot for Peru State College is the "Bobcats", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NAIA. Athletic programs available include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Football (NAIA Division II)
- Golf (NAIA Division II)
Students should visit the website to get a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Peru State offers a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 19 |
Female | 17 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 2 |
Hispanic | 6 |
White | 28 |
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
Students who have completed the Criminal Justice program at Peru State College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Peru State College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Peru State College may offer services including:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Child care
Intercollegiate Athletics
Peru State College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Football (Heart of America Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball