Credential directory

Degrees, certificates, licences, apprenticeships and micro-credentials — with the provider, the occupations each leads to, and the Credential Transparency Identifier where one is published. Or browse a state or partner library.

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - AAS

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    The Criminal Justice AAS prepares students for work in a number of career paths including city and county law enforcement, private security companies, and private investigative companies among others. Students will be introduced to critical aspects of the field in preparation for employment or skill …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - AAS

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    Upon completion of this degree, students will have experienced a broad introduction to the field of criminal justice. In coordination with the general education components, students will be able to: communicate effectively in a variety of situations in the field, demonstrate knowledge and applicatio …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - AAS

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    The Criminal Justice Associate Degree program focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes and its legal and public policy contexts. The program includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - AAS

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    The Criminal Justice program provides students with the skills and abilities they need to succeed in dynamic and rewarding criminal justice careers. Students will find career opportunities in law enforcement, forensics, corrections, probation/parole, private security and investigations, and juvenile …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - AAS

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    The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Criminal Justice is designed with a three-fold purpose: (1) to prepare graduates for entry level positions relevant to law enforcement, (2) to prepare students for upper division coursework at universities and colleges where a bachelor's degree is des …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - AAS

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    The Criminal Justice degree prepares graduates for entry-level positions in the criminal justice field or for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program. The program responds to the growing demand of law enforcement professionals needing to enhance knowledge and skills for career advancement. With …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - AAS

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    The Criminal Justice (CRJ) program is designed to provide a solid foundational understanding of the American justice system. Students are required to complete a range of major courses that blend academic learning with a highly emphasized experiential focus. Under the instruction of a diverse faculty …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - AAS Degree

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    An instructional program that prepares individuals to perform the duties of corrections police and public security officers, including patrol and investigative activities, traffic control, crowd control and public relations, witness interviewing, evidence collection and management, basic crime preve …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - Associate in Arts

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    This program is intended for students planning to earn a transfer degree in the field of criminal justice completion of this course of study provides students with a background in criminal justice (corrections, social work, counseling) sufficient to allow completion of a four-year degree in sim …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - Computer Forensics

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    The criminal justice AAS degree provides students with knowledge and skills for entry level employment in criminal justice positions. Students should be aware that there are special employment conditions in this career field that, depending on the agency, may include criminal background checks, lie …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - Computer Forensics - AAS

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    If you have an interest in criminal justice with a focus on digital crime, the Computer Forensics degree program may be for you. Individuals in this program focus on forensics in the digital age. Students gain a wide range of knowledge including but not limited to: • Computer systems, repa …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - Conc in Criminal Justice Studies

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    Those who work within the criminal justice system help maintain social order by preventing and reducing crime. Usually, people who work in this area are driven by a desire to help others and make the world a safer place. The field is broad and multidisciplinary; a degree in criminal justice provides …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - Concentration in Law Enforcement (Police Academy)

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    Law enforcement officers are entrusted with protecting lives and property. Their duties vary depending on whether they work at local, state or federal agencies and can range from general law enforcement and crime prevention to specialized work in drug enforcement, national security investigations, …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - Conservation Law Enforcement Option - AAS

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    The Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Conservation Law Enforcement is a two-year program that is designed with a three-fold purpose: 1) To prepare graduates for entry-level positions relevant to conservation law enforcement, 2) To prepare students seeking a bac …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - Correction/Parole Officer Option

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    The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed to give students the academic background and initial training for careers in corrections. Entry into the program is determined through the evaluation of personal qualifications and after the screening of an application.

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - Correctional Science

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    Any instructional program in corrections and criminal justice not listed above.

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - Corrections

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    This program prepares successful graduates for careers in Corrections in local, State of Michigan Department of Corrections, and federal correctional facilities. It includes the 10 credit hour academy for Corrections Officer employment in Michigan jails, and the 15 credit hours needed for …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - Corrections

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    The Corrections program provides students with an educational background in: police administration and procedures, criminal investigations, and law. Graduation fulfills the entrance requirements for the Police Academy at OCC. NOTE: Completion of an academy is required to become a sworn officer in th …more

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - Corrections

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    Any instructional program in corrections and criminal justice not listed above.

  • Associate's Degree

    Criminal Justice - Corrections

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    This Associate of Applied Science degree program is designed to provide the academic and professional training necessary for careers in Corrections. The Corrections option prepares students for employment in correctional institutions or fields related to probation and parole.