Criminal Justice

Wor-Wic's criminal justice programs are designed to provide pre-service students with the basic skills needed for entry-level positions in either law enforcement or corrections, as well as an opportunity for in-service students to further their professional development. Students can enroll in associate degree, certificate or letter of recognition options in law enforcement or corrections, or an associate degree option in forensic science.

Wor-Wic's criminal justice department also operates the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy (ESCJA), a state-certified law enforcement and correctional training facility that limits enrollment to criminal justice agency employees or those who meet the guidelines of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions.

Before being considered for a position in a criminal justice agency or the ESCJA, pre-service students are cautioned that they may be required to meet certain physical and academic qualifications, and be subject to a thorough background investigation.

Students who meet eligibility guidelines can enroll in the law enforcement police academy option of the degree program, which follows a sequence of courses that enables students to complete their final semester of course work in the ESCJA's entrance-level training program for law enforcement officers.

Students who are admitted into the ESCJA's entrance-level training program for law enforcement officers are also enrolled in the law enforcement technology certificate option. Students who are admitted into the ESCJA's entrance-level training program for jail and correctional officers or the Ocean City seasonal police officer training program are also enrolled in the correctional technician or law enforcement technician letter of recognition option.

The associate degree programs are also designed for students who want to transfer to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Wilmington College, the University of Baltimore or another four-year college or university and work toward a bachelor's degree in criminal justice or forensic science. To ensure maximum transferability, students should familiarize themselves with the program requirements of the institution to which they plan to transfer.

Program Outline

Criminal Justice Program Outline