Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice professionals do more than just keep our streets safe and respond to emergencies. They investigate crimes, patrol borders, work for the Drug Enforcement Agency, provide personal security, work in crisis management, and more. The criminal justice field offers broad and diverse opportunities, with jobs ranging from corrections to victim advocacy to law enforcement. A degree from Sheridan College in criminal justice, with the option to pursue a number of career-enhancing certificates, will prepare you for a career in this fast-paced field.
Our Sheridan College Criminal Justice Degree Program allows you to pursue your interests and passions. We have topic experts for each of our classes. You may study law with the county attorney or prosecutor; law enforcement operations with one of Wyoming’s top police officers; or juvenile issues with a professional who works with children.
As a criminal justice student, you will have course options including Law Enforcement Operations, Juvenile Justice, Firearms, Criminology, Domestic Violence, Crisis Intervention, Criminal Law, Sociological Principles, Crime Prevention, and more. Sheridan College Criminal Justice courses integrate real-life experiences and theory to prepare you for your future. You will be equipped to transfer into bachelor’s degree programs or gain employment as law enforcement or probation officers following graduation.
Why Sheridan College?
- Our Criminal Justice Program is one of the most comprehensive programs in the region and state.
- All of our instructors are expert, working professionals in the field.
- Choose from our variety of degree program allows you to pursue your interests and passions.
Available at NWCCD and Online.
Students in the Criminal Justice Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree options will be exposed to all aspects of the criminal justice system. The degree options assure you will learn the marketable skills in the fields of law enforcement, adult and juvenile corrections, adult and juvenile victimology, and security. This program is taught by experts who have extensive hands-on experience in the fields they teach. Courses offered include Law Enforcement Operations, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Criminology.
Degree Options: AAS
The Law Enforcement program is available as an Associate of Applied Science. The program emphasizes the activities of the agencies responsible for maintaining public order and enforcing the law, particularly the activities of prevention, detention, and investigation of crime and the apprehension of criminals. The role of a police officer as a crisis manager is explored as a critical piece of the criminal justice system. Courses offered include Criminal Investigation, Criminal Law, Criminology and Judicial Functions.
Industry Outlook
Increased demand for public safety has resulted in an increased demand for criminal justice professionals. With complex and diverse job opportunities, criminal justice professionals need the knowledge and skills to succeed. Sheridan College’s Criminal Justice Program can help prepare you. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that over 53,400 new jobs will be added to field of police and detectives from 2016-2026.
Faculty and Community
Our dedicated faculty at Sheridan College will make sure you have the knowledge and skills to excel in whichever criminal justice field you choose.
Sheridan College partners with law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities, providing you numerous hands-on, real-world learning opportunities and internships.
Careers and Opportunities
From protecting lives and property to investigating crimes and advocating for families and victims, careers in the criminal justice field are wide-ranging. Sheridan College’s associate degree and certificate options in criminal justice will help you pursue job opportunities with the knowledge and skills to thrive. You can join a criminal justice-related field like:
- Police Officer
- Deputy Sheriff
- Criminal Investigator
- Corrections Officer
- Park Ranger
- Military Police
- Detective
- Border Patrol
- Juvenile Officer
- DEA Agent
- Game Warden
- Security Guard
- Private Investigator
- Homeland Security Coordinator
- Family Crisis Counselor
- Child Advocate
