Criminal Justice

The criminal justice program introduces students to senior, experienced instructors who have gained valuable real-life knowledge in the field. Instructors will also instruct students on criminal investigations, patrol procedures, and forensic science investigations. In addition to classroom instruction, students actively learn law enforcement techniques and activities to enhance their professional opportunities with local, city, county, state, and federal agencies. An associate of arts degree with a criminal justice concentration prepares students to successfully transfer into a four-year college/university and pursue a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in criminal justice.

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This concentration includes a field of study for transfer to a university for a bachelor's in criminal justice. There are also outstanding employment opportunities for those who only complete the associate degree, including the following job opportunities:

• Criminal Investigations
• Homicide Investigator
• Forensic Science Investigations
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Local Law Enforcement Officers, City, State, County, Federal
• Homeland Security
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• Parole/Probation
• Department of Justice (DOJ)
• Department of Motor Vehicles Investigator
• District Attorney's Office Investigator
• Criminal Profiler

The Criminal Justice Department at Lee College is committed to the academic and professional success of its students. We are dedicated to nurturing their personal growth, character development, and individuality. Our mission is to help every student reach their fullest potential. In fulfilling this mission, we are dedicated to:

• Providing high-quality, current, and relevant educational experiences through knowledgeable, dedicated, experienced professionals and committed instructors.
• Serving as positive role models in our professional capacity, specifically related to knowledge, integrity, work ethic, maturity, commitment, honesty, and respect.
• Providing a safe, comfortable, and technologically advanced learning environment with the latest academic learning.
• Development of relevant, timely, and valuable new courses, certificates, and educational programs that will best equip our students for transferring to a higher institution of learning or directly entering the workforce upon completion of their studies.
• Continuing our professional and academic development ensures that our students receive the most current and informed instruction available, allowing them to compete with or surpass those who have not improved their academic skills with experienced instructors.
• Continuing to develop partnerships on and off campus broadens our circle of influence and effectively promotes our Criminal Justice Department, the college, and academic achievements in education.
• Offering continuous opportunities for our students to experience and understand the essence of working in their communities, while learning how to be leaders in their communities, their country, and the world through community service, mentoring, networking, and communication.