Criminal Justice (A.S.)
Study criminal justice at JCC
Directly influence how crimes are brought to light and justice is delivered. A degree in Criminal Justice from Jamestown Community College prepares you for careers in law enforcement, the courts, and corrections through classroom work and field experience.
Criminal justice is the process of how crimes are solved, mysteries are explained, and people are protected. Lead the front lines as a police officer or dispatcher. Take on a case as a crime scene investigator or forensic scientist. Be a voice of justice in the court systems as a defense attorney, prosecutor, or victim advocate. Work directly with those who need your help most as a counselor, case worker, or psychologist.
The A.S. degree prepares you for transfer to continue coursework in criminal justice and pursue careers in local, county, state, tribal, and federal agencies, as well as non-government organizations. You can also apply to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy, which offers you opportunities in sheriff and police departments and agencies.
JCC’s Criminal Justice program is highly recognized and has consistently excellent enrollment. Many local officials in law enforcement earned their degree from JCC.
Where You Can Work
Where You Can Work
- Sheriff’s department, state and local police, FBI
- Legal system and courts
- Social service agencies
- Private companies
Job Roles
Job Roles
- With advanced education: lawyer, private investigator, forensic psychologist
- After JCC graduation: law enforcement, probation, corrections
Get Involved
Get Involved
Related Majors
Related Majors
- Criminal Justice: Police (A.A.S.)
- Corrections Officer Technology (certificate)
- Homeland Security (A.S.)
- Law Enforcement Technology (certificate)
- Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy
Future in criminal justice
As a graduate of the Criminal Justice program, you’ll leave ready for a career in local, county, state, tribal, and federal agencies, as well as non-government organizations.
Our alumni have worked at the local and regional level in county sheriff’s departments, state police, Seneca Nation marshals, and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation police. They have also worked with the Department of Homeland Security, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
You can also continue your studies in the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Academy. The academy’s training program provides successful graduates with up to 45 college credits and a certificate of completion from the New York State Certified Basic Police Training Course, which is a legal requirement for municipal police officers in New York.
| Law Enforcement | Courts | Corrections |
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Patrol officer |
Prosecutor |
Corrections officer |
