Criminal Justice
Wor-Wic’s criminal justice programs are designed to provide students with the basic
skills needed for entry-level positions in either corrections, forensic science
or law enforcement, as well as an opportunity for practitioners to further their
education. Associate degree, certificate and letter of recognition options are offered.
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.
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, Troy University, the University of Maryland University College 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
Gainful Employment Disclosures
43.0107 Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice Certificate of Proficiency Options
- Corrections Option
- Forensic Science Option
- Law Enforcement Option
- Law Enforcement Technology Option
Per federal gainful employment disclosure requirements, Wor-Wic provides prospective students with
on-time completion rates, median loan debt and other information related to the
criminal justice certificate program options.
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