The Criminal Justice program at Owensboro Community and Technical College prepares you for entry into the field of police work and related occupations. Criminal justice careers have evolved from jobs with minimal requirements to jobs requiring complex knowledge and skills. The curriculum covers theory, principles, and techniques employed by criminal justice agencies and police units. Other areas of study include the law as it relates to criminal justice agencies, human behavior, government, and communications along with specialized course work.
For course sequence, see the program card.For graduation requirements, see the academic plan.
Upon graduation from the AAS in Criminal Justice program, you can seek job opportunities on the federal, state, county, and municipal levels. With experience, you can move into administrative or supervisory positions in corrections, security and/or law enforcement.
This program has no special admission requirements.
You can earn an associate of applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
Bob Purdy, MPSCriminal Justice, Program Coordinator270-686-4601 bob.purdy@kctcs.edu
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
The Criminal Justice program prepares you for entry into the field of police work and related occupations. The curriculum covers theory, principles, and techniques employed by criminal justice agencies and police units. Other areas of study include the law as it relates to agencies, human behavior, government, and communications along with specialized course work. After graduation you can seek opportunities at the federal, state, county, and municipal levels. With experience, you can move into administrative or supervisory positions in corrections, security or law enforcement. You can earn an associate of applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status. Please use the contact info on this page to learn more!