About the program The Criminal Justice Technology program is a career-oriented, two-year Associate degree program for traditional students wishing to prepare for careers in the criminal justice field and for working professionals wishing to enhance their credentials. The program emphasizes the practical application of both conceptual knowledge and required skills.
Students may use the associate of applied science degree as an immediate educational goal or as a “halfway marker” on their way to a bachelor of science degree. A bachelor-completion program in Criminal Justice is now offered at the UC Clermont campus through a partnership with UC’s College of Education.
Students majoring in Criminal Justice may specialize in law enforcement, corrections, loss prevention, or forensics.
UC Clermont also offers an OPOTA (Ohio Certified Basic Police Training) basic police academy. Students majoring in law enforcement who graduate from the police academy will receive 30 hours of credit toward their associate degree.
Career Opportunities
Students who choose the law enforcement option can work as police officers for local and state law enforcement agencies. Applicants for all enforcement positions must be able to pass background investigations. Civil service agencies select candidates based on competitive examination results, and applicants must usually be 21 years of age before appointment.
Students who continue their education and earn a bachelor’s or graduate degree generally enjoy a broader choice of career opportunities. These more advanced degrees in criminal justice tend to benefit law enforcement officers in terms of promotions and duty assignments. Most federal agencies, such as the FBI, require both a baccalaureate degree and a number of years of experience or more advanced academic preparation.
Program requirements
Freshman Year Qtr. Cr. English Composition I, II, III * 9 Introduction to Information Processing * 3 Interviewing, Interrogating and Testifying 3 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 American Criminal Justice System * 3 Criminal Procedures I, II 6 Criminal Law 3 Contemporary Moral Issues * 3 Substance Abuse in Contemporary American Society * 3 Traffic Enforcement 3 Social Science Electives * 6 Mathematics Electives * 6
Sophomore Year Managing Conflict and Assault Behavior 3 Effective Public Speaking * 3 First Emergency Responder * 3 Career/Life Stress Analysis * 3 Police Operations * 3 Patrol Techniques 3 Criminal Investigations I, II * 6 Special Field Problems 3 Domestic Violence 3 Community Orientated Policing * 3 Approved Elective * 3 History/Literature/Science Electives * 9
Total Program Credits Required: 96
Police Academy Option Course Requirements
* These are the courses students must take, in combination with Basic Police Academy I and II, if they choose the Police Academy Option. Course order varies slightly from what is listed above. Placement tests are administered by the Enrollment and Student Services Office without charge. These tests do not affect admission; however, the results are essential for proper placement in classes. The placement tests must be completed in order to register for English or mathematics courses.
Since the college may update this program from time to time, and so students can be informed of all their options, degree-seeking students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisors each quarter.
The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Admission requirements If you plan to pursue an associate degree, contact UC Clermont’s Enrollment and Student Services and ask for application forms. UC Clermont’s open admission policy means that any high school graduate will be accepted into the college regardless of the classes taken in high school. Non-graduates can qualify by providing GED scores. Enrollment and Student Services can also help you with financial aid information.
All students must apply for admission to Clermont College and matriculate in the criminal justice program
The Clermont College Police Academy runs for two consecutive quarters. Students normally register for 15 credit hours each quarter.
To register for academic credit for the Police Academy, each credit student must get the signature of Associate Professor Ed Bridgeman, Faculty Coordinator for the Criminal Justice Program. Completed forms are then returned to the Police Academy. Students register during normal registration periods and pay credit tuition fees in the usual manner.
Students in the Clermont College Police Academy will be covering the same as the following courses: Introduction to Criminal Justice; Traffic Enforcement; Patrol Techniques; Special Field Problems; Domestic Violence; Managing Conflict & Assaultive Behavior; Criminal Procedures I & II; and Criminal Law
Of special interest
This program meets the hiring and promotion standards for a growing number of law enforcement agencies in the eastern Cincinnati area. The college technical advisory committee, consisting of leaders in the local law enforcement community, helps assure that the curriculum meets career needs.
The Program Coordinator and Criminal Justice faculty are available to all students in the program for academic advising and career counseling. Students are given opportunities to interact with the heads of various justice agencies through class exercises, guest speakers, and special seminars. Extra emphasis is placed on helping each student develop the written and testing skills necessary to assure successful placement.
Students may attend classes full-time or part-time, and can begin their program any quarter during the year. Criminal Justice courses are scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends throughout the year. Many local law enforcement agencies offer tuition assistance, and UC Clermont’s Financial Aid Office can help students apply for other kinds of financial assistance.
For further information
For further information about this program, write, call, or email: Enrollment and Student Services UC Clermont 4200 Clermont College Drive Batavia, OH 45103 (513) 732-5319 or 1-866-4-GO2UCC or clc.admissions@uc.edu
For detailed information about the OPOTA certified Police Academy, call or write: Police Academy UC Clermont College 5956 Buckwheat Rd Milford, OH 45150 (513) 612-4972 clc-policeacademy@uc.edu
