Criminal Justice
About the Programs
The Criminal Justice degree programs at Oakland Community College deliver valuable learning experiences related to law enforcement, homeland security and emergency management, and generalist criminal justice practice. You’ll study a broad range of courses, allowing you to discover foundational concepts in:
- Criminal Law
- Criminology
- Homeland Security and Emergency Management
- Investigations
- Police Procedures
- The American Judicial System
The course work focuses on introductory and career-focused material that allows you to develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills necessary to begin your career in the Criminal Justice field or continue your education towards a Bachelor program.
Students can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in both the traditional on campus or 100% online formats in three different program areas:
Criminal Justice Homeland Security & Emergency Management |Students in this program will gain knowledge of domestic and international terrorism issues and strategies for countering terrorist threats. Best practices will be identified for successful security planning and threat assessment. The key principles of emergency management and disaster planning will be presented to deal with both man-made and natural threats. Successful students will have the opportunity to earn numerous recognitions from FEMA in Incident Command and from the National Incident Management System (NIMS).
Criminal Justice - Generalist (AAS)| This program offers students the opportunity to earn their Criminal Justice degree and provides students with an educational background in police procedures and administration, plus extensive experience in additional subjects relating to the criminal justice field. Graduation fulfills entrance requirements for the Police Academy at OCC.
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement program | This program provides students with an educational background in police administration and procedures, criminal investigations and law. Graduation fulfills the entrance requirements for the Police Academy at OCC.