Answer the call
Are you interested in helping your community and keeping people safe? Our Criminal Justice with Basic Police Academy degree program prepares you for an entry-level police job, taking you from the classroom to patrol with criminal justice classes and a state-approved police academy.
You will take academic courses first to learn about criminal justice principles, ethics and laws before training at our hands-on police academy.
For a look at all the courses in our program, consult the course list.
Criminal Justice faculty
Our program is taught by current or retired criminal justice professionals, who will share from their experiences as they teach you about:
- Criminal law, procedures and investigations
- Police work and crisis intervention
- Crime scene management and evidence collection
- Ethical decision-making in law enforcement, and more
You’ll take your training straight from the classroom to the academy. And, you’ll have the option to get real-world practice through our Criminal Justice field experience program.
Ready to join roll call?
To get started, contact our program advisor: Professor Samantha Bowlin, 586.286.2159.
Career-ready
Use the tool below to see the positions available locally and the salary you can expect to earn with an associate degree, as well as with a bachelor’s degree if you decide to continue your education.
And if you do need assistance finding your first post, our Career Services team is here to help.