The criminal justice program of Lakeland Community College are designed to prepare persons to serve the community and its individuals in a variety of criminal justice settings. As theory and practices form the basis for knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, students are required to observe and participate in class. Graduates are prepared to perform the basic duties and tasks associated with entry-level positions in criminal justice and corrections and/or continue their education.

Lakeland's criminal justice degree program introduces pre-service students to careers in law enforcement and/or corrections and equips students with both the skills and knowledge needed to ensure careers and/or additional education.

The program is also intended to support the continued professional growth of in-service practitioners through the enhancement of field-specifics and knowledge.

Some departments even award bonus points on entry-level and/or promotional exam to students who have successfully completed an associate degree in criminal justice. Therefore, the program provides educational and internship experiences that enable students to succeed at an entry-level criminal justice job or advance in their criminal justice career.

Academies are designed to introduce the pre-service officer to the SKAV's/skills, knowledge, abilities and values required of their chosen career.

In Ohio, corrections and police academies are organized by the state and combine both career SKAV's and academic enhancement. Therefore, Lakeland Community College's criminal justice department grants credit for successfully completing a State of Ohio Corrections Officer or Basic Police Academy.

Lakeland's Holden University Center partner programs make it seamless for Lakeland students to continue their education toward a bachelor's or graduate degree in criminal justice. Explore your options from state colleges and universities right here in Lake County.

• Bowling Green State University - Master of Science in Criminal Justice
• Cleveland State University - Bachelor of Arts in Public Safety Management
• Franklin University - Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
• Notre Dame College - Master of Arts in National Security and Intelligence Studies
• Youngstown State University - Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Criminal Justice