Criminal Justice
A career in law enforcement or security starts in the Criminal Justice program.
About this Program
Criminal justice professionals require specialized knowledge and a high level of ethics and integrity not often found in other occupations. There are a variety of challenging roles within the criminal justice system, job opportunities can be highly competitive, making education and training an important element for recruitment.
Students learn about criminal law, investigations, Homeland Security, defensive tactics, physical fitness, forensics, technology, and police function and fundamentals to prepare them for work that is both physically demanding and mentally stressful and requires focused preparation to be able to respond to challenges and situations that require judgments under pressure and to problem-solving abilities.
Criminal Justice Majors
Criminal Justice
About this Major
Today’s criminal justice professionals are required to have a great deal of specialized knowledge and to adhere to a high level of ethics and integrity as demanded by our society. The varied and interesting roles within the criminal justice system rely on education as an important criterion for recruitment.
The Francis Tuttle Criminal Justice program lays the foundation for entry into the criminal justice system as a jailer, or unarmed security guard. Students are also prepared to pursue a degree in criminal justice at a university or college. Students learn about criminal law, criminal investigations, Homeland Security, defensive tactics, physicalfitness, and police function and fundamentals.
Licensure / Certifications
- C.L.E.E.T. Unarmed Security Guard paid by Francis Tuttle
- FEMA – NIMS - ICS 100 and ICS 700
- First Aid/CPR/AED paid by Francis Tuttle
- F.A.A. CRF 14 Part 107 License
**Francis Tuttle will pay for students to take the C.L.E.E.T. exam (first attempt only). If additional attempts are needed, exam fees will be the responsibility of the student.
Courses
- Introduction to Technical Investigations 113 hours
- Work Based Experience 173 hours
- Introduction to Law Enforcement Technology 110 hours
- Introduction to Defensive Tactics and Physical Fitness 150 hours
- Criminal Investigation and Evidence 65 hours
- Criminal Law/Procedures 65 hours
- Introduction to Criminal Justice 110 hours
- Introduction to Homeland Security 35 hours
- Prisoner Detention 14 hours
- Traffic Management & Crash Investigation 30 hours
- CLEET Phase I 115
Tuition & Costs
Costs for High School Students
Licensure / Certifications
- C.L.E.E.T. Unarmed Security Guard paid by Francis Tuttle
- FEMA – NIMS - ICS 100 and ICS 700
- First Aid/CPR/AED paid by Francis Tuttle
- F.A.A. CRF 14 Part 107 License
Textbooks, Supplies, and Certifications (Estimated)
- Uniform provided by Francis Tuttle
- Shoes - $40 - $100
Costs for In-State Adult Students
Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students
Program Highlights
