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Criminal Justice encompasses the study of criminals, crime as a social phenomenon, and the criminal justice system as an interrelated whole. The program has been developed in cooperation with local and regional law enforcement and correctional agencies. The goals of the program are: (1) to enhance the skills of current and prospective law enforcement, correctional personnel, and other public service practitioners (2) to promote a professional perspective toward the justice professions.
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Students completing EACC's criminal justice programs are prepared to pursue careers in law enforcement and correctional facilities at the local, state, or federal level. After completing our program, students can anticipate an exciting career with the following job duties:
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Arkansas Median Salary: $37,070 National Median Salary: $61,050 10 Year Projected Employment Demand: 13% Increase *Bureau of Labor Statistics accessed through https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3051.01 |
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EACC Mission: We provide affordable, accessible learning opportunities to promote student success and strengthen our community. |
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| Discipline | Outcome |
| Criminal Justice Objective 1 | Use techniques within the criminal justice field to integrate the effective use of written and oral communication skills. |
| Criminal Justice Objective 2 | Develop the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret information within the context of criminal justice related issues. |
| Criminal Justice Objective 3 | Promote personal and global awareness by relating criminal justice concepts to the study of local, regional, and international concerns. |
| Criminal Justice Objective 4 | Acquisition and application of theoretical and practical criminal justice oriented knowledge and workplace skills. |
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| Interested in Learning More? Contact one of our Admission Staff at the Hodges Student Services Complex, at (870)-633-4480 Ext. 335. |
