Criminal Justice

UCC’s completely online Criminal Justice Program will provide you with a learning experience necessary for a successful career in criminal justice and a firm understanding of the workings of law. Criminal Justice is a multi-faceted field, and the Criminal Justice Program provides you with opportunities to acquire and practice desired career skills such as empathy, active listening, and cultural competency to engage in ethical practices that promote human and professional growth, dignity, respect and self-determination. Candidates entering the program should have excellent organizational skills, the ability to work in a team (collaborative) setting, and a genuine desire to help others.

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Why choose this program?

Classes are taught by industry professionals
Gain competence with high-demand industry skills
Career ready for jobs in high-demand positions

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Degrees & Certificates

>Criminal Justice – A.S. Degree

>Criminal Justice – A.A.S. Degree

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SOU Degree Partnership Program

The Associate of Science degree (Criminal Justice) has been developed with the cooperation and support of Southern Oregon University (SOU). The degree is fully articulated with SOU’s Criminology and Criminal Justice program and will allow you to transfer directly as a junior and as a pre-majors in CCJ. See the articulation agreement on the SOU website.

Testimonials

“UCC was the gateway to all of it. That’s where I discovered what I want to do. As a parole officer, you’re going to have rewarding moments like running into clients in the community and seeing their successful life transformation.”

Melanie McManus

Adult Parole & Probation Officer, State of Oregon Department of Corrections
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