Answer the call
Are you interested in helping your community and keeping people safe? Our Criminal Justice with Basic Police Academy degree program prepares you for an entry-level police job, taking you from the classroom to patrol with criminal justice classes and a state-approved police academy.
You will take academic courses first to learn about criminal justice principles, ethics and laws before training at our hands-on police academy.
For a look at all the courses in our program, consult the .
Criminal Justice faculty
Our program is taught by current or retired criminal justice professionals, who will share from their experiences as they teach you about:
- Criminal law, procedures and investigations
- Police work and crisis intervention
- Crime scene management and evidence collection
- Ethical decision-making in law enforcement, and more
You’ll take your training straight from the classroom to the academy. And, you’ll have the option to get real-world practice through our Criminal Justice program.
Ready to join roll call?
To get started, contact our program advisor: Professor Samantha Bowlin, 586.286.2159.
Career-ready
Use the tool below to see the positions available locally and the salary you can expect to earn with an associate degree, as well as with a bachelor’s degree if you decide to continue your education.
And if you do need assistance finding your first post, our Career Services team is here to help.