Criminal Justice Career Information
Advance your career with 海角社区鈥檚 Criminal Justice Degrees!
Studying Criminal Justice here at 海角社区 provides you with an understanding of the nature of crime and the personnel, institutions and process that prevent or respond to crime. You will learn both the theory and practice of the criminal justice system in areas such as crime and criminal behavior, law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
With four different options that span three types of degrees and certificates, you have excellent options to make a perfect fit for your career goals. These degrees and certificates can be completed 100% online and if you currently work in law enforcement, you may be eligible to receive credit for your training.
So whether you are a current Police or Sheriff's Officer needing additional degrees
for advancement in your current department, or just starting out and trying to get
the credentials to begin in the Criminal Justice field, our degree programs and transfer
agreements will get you exactly where you want to be.
See Criminal Jusice Degree Track Options

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer positions are expected to increase by
9.8%
in Oklahoma by 2032.

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers have a median income of
$53,850
across Oklahoma.

First-line Police and Detective Supervisors make
$81,140
in Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission.
Build on your 海角社区 Degree to meet your career goals
We work with universities around the state to ensure that you can transition smoothly from completing an associate degree at 海角社区 to earning a bachelor's degree at a four-year institution. To find out more about transfer of credit policies and articulation agreements, visit the
There are currently three different transfer options available through 海角社区 and our partner Universities. Learn more about your options after completing your education at 海角社区:

Cameron University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Southern Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Take the fastest ROUTE to your Criminal Justice career
Still have questions?
Learn more about the Criminal Justice department Contact the Department Head, Erin Karl