Criminal Justice/Human Services
Criminal Justice
The field of criminal justice and human services is a broad one in which graduates may find a variety of options
for employment. The program’s objective is to prepare students, those currently serving in a profession related
to the criminal justice field, or individuals who like to work with people and who have a strong desire to become
employed in a helping profession, as well as those interested in pursuing a related career, with the necessary
knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in the field.
Human Services
The Human Services Department purpose is to prepare individuals who like to work with people and who have a strong desire to become employed in a helping profession. Human Services Assistants help social workers, health care workers, and other professionals to provide various services to people. The curriculum includes the following areas of study: human services, personal and professional development, interviewing techniques, and a supervised internship. Students can also select from one of the following areas of concentration: criminal justice, early childhood education, gerontology, or substance abuse.