Help people turn their lives around
Do you love the thrill of a chase or the focus of solving a puzzle? If you’ve always loved helping and protecting people, criminal justice can be a great career. As a police officer or lawyer, you’re on the frontlines of keeping communities safe. On the flip side, working as a corrections or probation officer gives you the chance to help people turn their lives around.
Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a move in your current law enforcement job, a criminal justice degree opens up your opportunities. You’ll take classes in basic technique, psychology and procedure alongside new students and working professionals. There’s always a need for highly-qualified officers, and careers in law enforcement offer excellent benefits and growth.
Why study criminal justice at LMC?
Real-life law and order. Actual criminal justice work is far different than your favorite TV show – but it is rewarding, exciting and important. No two days are the same – but every day involves serving and protecting the community you call home.
The law in your hands. If you’re looking for a career right out of school, criminal justice gets you ready for an entry-level job in corrections. You could work at a county, state or federal jail, prison or juvenile detention center.
Long arm of the law. If you’re looking to become a police officer, detective or lawyer, the criminal justice program gives you a great foundation. From here, our advisors can help you transfer to a four-year college or a police academy.
Tuition and Fees
No other Michigan area college has lower tuition than Lake Michigan College. Whether you earn your degree or transfer to a four-year school, you'll save money on your education.
Living on Campus
Imagine having a place you can call home that offers a quiet place to study, where friendly faces are found down every hallway and you’re just steps away from classes and campus life. You’ll find your place at Beckwith Hall, located at LMC’s Benton Harbor campus.
More than Academics
Get the real college experience at Lake Michigan College. From student clubs to disability services, intercollegiate athletics to world-class performing arts productions, you'll find a chance to get involved when you become a Red Hawk.
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