Law and Justice Administration Degree

The law and justice administration degree program at University of Maine at Fort Kent helps to prepare students to apply practices and theories of criminal justice that they will utilize for the structure management, direction and control of various criminal justice agencies, such as police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. Get more details below including other Maine colleges that offer law and justice administration degrees.

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University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK)

224 Main St., Farmington, ME

University of Maine at Fort Kent, a public institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Fort Kent, ME, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. Approximately 1,100 students are enrolled per year at University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs University of Maine at Fort Kent offers:

• Nursing Science
• Elementary Education
• Secondary Education
• Commerce

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Roughly 70 percent of all students that applied were admitted at University of Maine at Fort Kent, with 46 percent of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay approximately $8,300 and out-of-state residents pay $19,000 for the year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $4,400. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

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Students Enrolled in the Law and Justice Administration Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UMFK has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

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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

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

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 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).