Criminal Justice

Program Locations: Columbus Campus, Grand Island Campus, Hastings Campus, Holdrege Center, Kearney Center, Lexington Center, Online
Program Level: Certificate, Diploma, Associate
Department: Human Services and Education

Are you curious to know what the Miranda decision is and how it affects the rights of those arrested or being held in custody? How about the proper way to treat a crime scene? Our Criminal Justice program can answer these questions and so many more. You’ll gain a valuable balance of criminal law as well as the fundamental skills you need for a career in the field. Our Criminal Justice program will prepare you to enter the field in two years or less.

Metallica Scholars

For information about the Metallica Scholars Initiative please click the link below.

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Program Options

Associate of Applied Science

Diploma

Certificate

 

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NE First Responder Recruitment and Retention Law Enforcement Education Act

Central Community College is partnering with the State of Nebraska to support Nebraska law enforcement officers along with other first responders while they work on their associates degree at CCC.  With the NE First Responder Recruitment and Retention Law Enforcement Education Act, Nebraska sworn officers along with eligible first responders may be eligible for 100% tuition waiver.  This is a great opportunity for current Law Enforcement Officers to continue their education at low cost or no cost to them. For more information click the link below.

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How long will it take?

Finish in 2 years by completing 15-16 credits a semester for 4 semesters

The length of time to complete a program is based on a student taking only the courses required for the program as listed in our online catalog. It does not include the cost of foundations courses that may be required based on assessment scores, retaking courses or taking courses that are not required by your program of study

Your adviser will develop a plan of study to meet your personal needs.