Criminal Justice: Public Police Services, Advanced Certificate

Program Code: 0295

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
CRM JUS 102Administration of Criminal Justice3
CRM JUS 114Administration of Juvenile Justice3
CRM JUS 202Issues In Criminal Justice3
CRM JUS 211Intro To Investigation3
CRM JUS 221Police Organization & Management3
CRM JUS 222Professional Responsibility3
CRM JUS 234Criminal Law & Procedure3
CRM JUS 256Constitutional Law3
CIS 120Introduction to Computer Applications3
CRM JUS 155Introduction To Corrections3
or ENGLISH 107 Report Writing
Total Hours30

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

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$91,768
Median 50th Percentile$142,055
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$160,300

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$44
Median 50th Percentile$68
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$77

Annual Job Openings

212 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 less36.57%
A certificate7.07%
Some college19.36%
An Associate degree18.51%
A Bachelor's degree15.14%
A Master's or Professional degree3.36%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

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$56,075
Median 50th Percentile$90,042
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$112,308

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$27
Median 50th Percentile$43
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$54

Annual Job Openings

34 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 less58.99%
A certificate5.15%
Some college2.28%
An Associate degree22.88%
A Bachelor's degree10.69%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

10.69% continue their education beyond an associate degree

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