Criminal Justice (A.A.S.)
Are you interested in law enforcement or crime scene investigation? Want to get inside the criminal mind?
Start your path to a rewarding career with an associate degree in Criminal Justice from Pellissippi State. Criminal justice is a vast and growing field with multiple job opportunities.
In addition to understanding the history and function of the criminal justice system, you will learn professional ethics, communication and criminological theories from professional instructors with real-world experience.
You’ll graduate with the necessary groundwork to start your career, or you can transfer your credits to a four-year institution.
Whatever path you choose, you can play a critical role in serving your community.
TYPICAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES:Police officer, deputy sheriff, correctional officer, crime scene technician, court records clerk, probation officer, telecommunications officer, loss prevention officer, security officer, code enforcement officer, juvenile case worker, fish and wildlife officer, private investigator or crime victim advocate.
Median salary: $54,692 (Source: US Department of Labor Statistics)