Degree Type: Associate of Arts Degree, AA, Associate of Applied Science Degree, AAS, Certificate, CER
Pathway: Business, Technology and Public Service
The Criminal Justice program at Pikes Peak State College prepares you for careers like police officer, corrections officer, probation officer, and crime scene investigator. Our Associate of Arts (AA) in Criminal Justice allows you to transfer and easily finish your bachelor's degree while the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to help pre-employment and current criminal justice professionals upgrade their skills. We also offer certificate options for those who want to explore this exciting field.
The Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year school and pursue a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. The Statewide Transfer Agreement will allow students to transfer to a Colorado public four-year school and complete their degree with an additional 60 credit hours.
The Criminal Justice Program at PPSC is designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of employed criminal justice professionals, and to provide a pre-employment or transfer program to students interested in the field, or in continuing to a four-year school.
This certificate provides an understanding of the causes, consequences, and the prevention of crime in society.
This certificate program provides an understanding of investigation, collection, and process of evidence from the crime scene to the courtroom. Students may choose this certificate as it may provide an opportunity to work in a non-sworn entry-level position in a law enforcement agency, such as an evidence technician.
This certificate provides an understanding of the different theories of criminology that attempt to explain why people commit crimes and explore the minds of serial offenders and other offenders who victimize people within society.
This certificate explores historical and current aspects of the criminal justice system.
The Degree with Designation is designed for transfer to another college or university as a step toward a bachelor’s degree. For more information on transferring after PPSC, visit our transfer webpage or meet with your advisor.
Voices of PPSC
The camaraderie at Pikes Peak can be compared to the type of family environment I enjoyed as a law enforcement officer. PPSC wants to see the students and their fellow coworkers succeed. You are recognized for your achievements by your coworkers and administration alike.
Gary Horton
Assistant Professor of Law Enforcement
Ready to start a rewarding career in the legal field? Our ABA-approved program will train you to assist licensed professionals by preparing for trials, drafting documents, and conducting legal research. Our graduates are well-prepared for high-paying, in-demand careers as paralegals, legal technicians, and legal assistants.
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Prepare for a rewarding career in law enforcement with the the Pikes Peak Law Enforcement Academy! You'll receive hands-on training in tactical firearms, law enforcement driving, and arrest control techniques. Additionally, you'll learn police procedures and gain a solid understanding of the law as it applies to police work.
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