The world of Criminal Justice offers many exciting and challenging careers.  Rewarding jobs are available at city, county, state and federal levels.  Examples of careers in criminal justice are, police officer, deputy sheriff, parole officer, corrections officer, national park service ranger and department of wildlife officer.

Internships with local criminal justice organizations are available to provide students with actual experience. Students may join Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Rho Beta Kappa chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association and participate in local, regional and national events.

You may choose one of two curriculum tracks: the Associate Degree in General Studies in Criminal Justice, which is our transfer degree for students wanting to continue with their education towards a four year degree immediately upon leaving Colorado Northwestern Community College. This degree program contains the recommended Colorado curriculum for transferring to a four-year institution. If you are planning to attend a school outside of Colorado, you are encouraged to check with other institutions before attending Colorado Northwestern Community College so we are ensured of matching all courses for you.

You may also choose an Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice in Law Enforcement, Seasonal Park Ranger, or Corrections. The Applied Science Degree allows the student to obtain the knowledge, skills, and opportunity to obtain the certification(s) needed for immediate employment after graduation in your chosen field. A small business administration emphasis can also be obtained to our third year students or someone with a criminal justice degree already.

Again, we would like to thank you for your interest in Colorado Northwestern Community College and look forward to assisting you in the development of an interesting, exciting and challenging career. We also encourage and invite you to visit our facilities at any time.

An Application for Admission must be submitted to the Colorado Northwestern Community College Admission Office with a copy of your high school transcripts. An on-campus housing application form and $100.00 deposit also needs to be submitted to the Student Life Office.

Colorado Northwestern Community College currently has articulation agreements with Metropolitan State University, Weber State College, and Mesa State College.

Rho Beta Kappa is an association devoted to professionalism in all areas of Criminal Justice. It strives to encourage greater participation among criminal justice agencies, and to promote greater understanding between the community and the profession. Membership fosters more responsive training and education to fulfill the needs of the profession through seminars, technical materials, and personal contacts. The association serves as a unified national voice on key issues concerning all criminal justice occupations.

Other than fundraising and charity work, RBK also competes with many other colleges at the regional and national level. Events consist of firearms, physical agility, crime scene investigation, and being tested on knowledge of corrections, juvenile law, police administration, and Lambda Alpha Epsilon history. Being part of RBK will be a benefit to you in your career goals in Criminal Justice.