Criminal Justice Pathway
11th and 12th Graders
Overview
Successful completion of this pathway could provide students with the skills needed for a variety of entry-level positions within the criminal justice field. Areas include employment in community-based and institutional correction facilities for adults and juveniles, and skills for criminal investigations, supervision, communications,
and reporting techniques, risk assessment, conflict resolution, law enforcement, and homeland security. Coursework also provides a strong foundation for those looking to continue at SCC or a 4-year college.
- Tuition: $58.50 per credit hour. Scholarship opportunities available. No cost for students on free & reduced lunch.
- Books/Fees: Provided at no cost.
- Transportation: Provided at no cost from all home high schools.
- Session Options: 8:15-10:15 a.m. (1st year only), 10:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m. (2nd year only)
Hear from a Pathway Student
Possible Careers
Criminal Justice grads may work in a variety of criminal justice-related fields including:
- Law Enforcement
- Investigations
- Corrections
- County Court
- Homeland Security
Field Trips
- NE Supreme Court
- Lincoln Emergency Communication Center
- Nebraska State Penitentiary
Guest Speakers
- Lincoln Police Department
- Lincoln Police K-9 Unit
- U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services
- Private Security Contractor
- SCC Faculty Experts (Homicide, etc.)
Transferability to some 4-year colleges
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Year 1 Classes Junior (or Senior if pathway is not full) |
Year 2 Classes Returning TCA Senior |
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First Semester |
Second Semester |
First Semester |
Second Semester |
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CRIM 1010 (3.0) CRIM 1020 (3.0) |
CRIM 1030 (3.0) CRIM 2030 (3.0) |
CRIM 2000 (3.0) CRIM 2100 (3.0) |
CRIM 2080 (3.0) CRIM 2240 (3.0) |
Related AA/AAS Degrees Offered at SCC
AA/AAS Degrees: Criminal Justice