Overview
About the Program
Two-year full-time degree schedule; the curriculum is a mixture of criminology and forensic science courses and studies in communications, information technology, and a field experience internship courses; program can be completed on a part-time basis.
Develop basic skills and instincts for work in law enforcement and corrections; understand the various components of and countermeasures for criminal behavior and activity; apply Ohio law to various situations; integrate technology into law enforcement work.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of basic law enforcement skills, criminal justice techniques, and problem-solving methodologies.
- Describe and apply current laws (federal, state, and municipal) to various situations involving crimes and/or civil offenses.
- Apply learned information, concepts, and theories to successfully investigate crime/accident scenes.
- Demonstrate the appropriate use of first aid, especially first aid that may be required of a first responder.
- Develop the skills necessary to successfully conduct interviews and interrogations, as well as pre-sentence investigations.
- Use appropriate technology to conduct investigations and to communicate with other agencies having a common interest in law enforcement.
- Demonstrate the effective use of public speaking skills in areas related to criminal justice (oral presentations, suspect interrogations, victim interviews, courtroom testimony, and public relations).
- Understand the roles of various public agencies in the social welfare community and how probation plays an integral role in the criminal justice system.
- Apply learned information, concepts and theories to successfully deal with offenders addicted to controlled substances, including recognizing addiction and making proper referrals for treatment.
- Master evidence-based probation practices.
- Prepare for state certification in the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS).
Application Requirements
- MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
- Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).
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Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.
Career Opportunities
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Police Officer
- Diversion Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Jailer
- Court Officer
- Juvenile Center Manager
- Crime Scene Investigator
- Private Investigator
- Deputy Sheriff
- Private Security Officer
- Dispatcher
- Fingerprint Technician
- State Highway Patrol Trooper
Curriculum
The following is a typical course sequence for completing this program. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester