Criminal Justice: Public Police Services, Associate in Applied Science
College(s):
Richard J. Daley Not accepting new students at Harold Washington Kennedy-King Olive-Harvey Harry S Truman Wilbur WrightProgram Code: 0294
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Coursework | ||
| ENGLISH 101 | Composition | 3 |
| Fine Arts & Humanities course (HD) | 3 | |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences course | 3 | |
| Mathematics, Physical Sciences, or Life Sciences course | 3 | |
| Additional General Education course | 3 | |
| Required Program Core | ||
| CRM JUS 102 | Administration of Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRM JUS 114 | Administration of Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| CRM JUS 202 | Issues In Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRM JUS 211 | Intro To Investigation | 3 |
| CRM JUS 221 | Police Organization & Management | 3 |
| CRM JUS 222 | Professional Responsibility | 3 |
| CRM JUS 234 | Criminal Law & Procedure | 3 |
| CRM JUS 256 | Constitutional Law | 3 |
| CIS 120 | Introduction to Computer Applications | 3 |
| Select a minimum of 6 credit hours of the following: | 6 | |
| The National Government | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| Intro To the Study Of Society | ||
| Program Electives | ||
| Students must select a minimum of 12 credit hours from the following courses or others as recommended by a College Advisor: | 12 | |
| Introduction To Corrections | ||
| Introduction To Criminology | ||
| Report Writing | ||
Additional Elective | ||
| Total Hours | 60 | |
One course must fulfill the Human Diversity (HD) requirement.
Careers
This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Job Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
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Annual Job Openings
255 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 36.57% |
| A certificate | 7.07% |
| Some college | 19.36% |
| An Associate degree | 18.51% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 15.14% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 3.36% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
18.50% continue their education beyond an associate degree
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Job Description
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.
Salary Based on Experience Level
Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County
Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
Annual Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
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| Median 50th Percentile | |
| Senior-Level 90th Percentile |
Hourly Wages
| Entry-Level 10th Percentile | |
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Annual Job Openings
39 annual openings in Cook County
National Education Attainment
Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.
| Degree Program | % of Jobs |
|---|---|
| A high school diploma or less | 58.99% |
| A certificate | 5.15% |
| Some college | 2.28% |
| An Associate degree | 22.88% |
| A Bachelor's degree | 10.69% |
| A Master's or Professional degree | 0.00% |
| A Doctoral degree or more | 0.00% |
10.69% continue their education beyond an associate degree