Criminal Justice Program, Criminal Justice Degree Program

Investigate an exciting career. The field of protective services is crucial in today’s industry and challenges of security, safety and cyber-crime. An Associate in Science Degree in Criminal Justice at Briarcliffe College - Bethpage can help you enter this important and useful field, and get you on the road to an exciting, respected career you love.

Love What You Do for a Living.
For the unique individual with a passion for the field of Criminal Justice, pursuing a degree can pave the way toward professional rewards and career advancement in a job you love. And, Criminal Justice professionals enjoy many advantages:

Rewarding, useful field that helps the public
Respect and recognition in your profession
Opportunities in the growing field of computer and homeland security
Interesting investigative work
Flexible, nontraditional work schedules

The Criminal Justice degree program can serve as a stepping stone to career opportunities. The Briarcliffe - Bethpage Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in the field of policing, private investigation, corrections, probation and parole, private protective security, or as providers of security to firms concerned with incidences of computer crime. It also serves as a stepping stone to further education, which can lead to pursuing more advanced careers in the criminal justice field.

Additional education and/or experience may be required for some positions.

Why Choose Briarcliffe College - Bethpage for your Criminal Justice Degree?

We offer a professional and career advantage. The Criminal Justice degree program at Briarcliffe - Bethpage is designed with your career in mind. The curriculum emphasizes applicable technology and broad-based courses that go beyond core competencies to help you achieve your professional goals.

We offer an educational advantage. Students at Briarcliffe - Bethpage can receive a real-world education. We are dedicated to providing a rewarding student experience, and to offering the educational advantages that can make our graduates valued members of their industry and their community.

Courses in in-demand topics such as private security, homeland security, law enforcement, and networks
Program can get graduates in the field sooner than they think
Focused instruction by professionals in the field of criminal justice

Hands-on problem-solving, communication skills training, teamwork exercises and labs
Core curriculum combines with general education and career building courses that can help prepare students for success and advancement in the job market

Prepare for an exciting career you'll love! Contact us today for more information about the Criminal Justice degree program at Briarcliffe College - Bethpage. You can also apply online today!

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