The criminal justice field is growing rapidly. Because of this growth, many jobs are being created at the local, state and federal level. This desirable field attracts many to its diverse job offerings, and those having college training have the best opportunities. WNC is providing ready employment opportunities to its students with a broad based Criminal Justice program, including associate degrees and certificates of achievement in law enforcement, 9-1-1 Dispatch Telecommunications, and a Criminal Justice transfer program for those seeking a baccalaureate degree.
Courses in CRJ:
- CRJ-101: Introduction to Criminal Justice I
- CRJ-102: Introduction to Criminal Justice II
- CRJ-103: Communication Within the Criminal Justice Field
- CRJ-104: Introduction to the Administration of Justice
- CRJ-106: Introduction to Corrections
- CRJ-155: Juvenile Justice System
- CRJ-164: Principles Of Investigation
- CRJ-211: Police in America
- CRJ-215: Probation & Parole I
- CRJ-220: Criminal Procedures
- CRJ-222: Criminal Law and Procedure
- CRJ-225: Criminal Evidence
- CRJ-230: Criminal Law
- CRJ-234: Introduction to the Courts and American Legal System
- CRJ-260: 911 Dispatch Emergency Telecommunicator Academy
- CRJ-265: Introduction to Physical Evidence
- CRJ-266: Western Nevada State Peace Officer Academy
- CRJ-270: Introduction to Criminology
- CRJ-295: Work Experience - Corrections
- CRJ-296: Work Experience - Juvenile Justice
- CRJ-297: Work Experience - Law Enforcement
- CRJ-298: Work Experience - Probation and Parole