Overview

About the program

Develop basic skills and instincts for work in law enforcement and corrections; understand the various components of and countermeasures for criminal behavior and activity; apply Ohio law to various situations; integrate technology into law enforcement work.

Program format(s)

Students enrolled in this program will take traditional, 16-week classes each semester.  

Degree option

Two-year full-time degree schedule; the curriculum is a mixture of criminology and forensic science courses and studies in communications, information technology, and field experience internship courses; the program can be completed on a part-time basis.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic law enforcement skills, criminal justice techniques, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Describe and apply current laws (federal, state, and municipal) to various situations involving crimes and/or civil offenses.
• Apply learned information, concepts, and theories to successfully investigate crime/accident scenes.
• Demonstrate the appropriate use of first aid, especially first aid that may be required of a first responder.
• Develop the skills necessary to successfully conduct interviews and interrogations, as well as pre-sentence investigations.
• Use appropriate technology to conduct investigations and to communicate with other agencies having a common interest in law enforcement.
• Demonstrate the effective use of public speaking skills in areas related to criminal justice (oral presentations, suspect interrogations, victim interviews, courtroom testimony, and public relations).
• Understand the roles of various public agencies in the social welfare community and how probation plays an integral role in the criminal justice system.
• Apply learned information, concepts and theories to successfully deal with offenders addicted to controlled substances, including recognizing addiction and making proper referrals for treatment.
• Master evidence-based probation practices.
• Prepare for state certification in the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS).

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Career Opportunities

• Probation/Parole Officer
• Police Officer
• Diversion Officer
• Corrections Officer
• Jailer
• Court Officer
• Juvenile Center Manager
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Private Investigator
• Deputy Sheriff
• Private Security Officer
• Dispatcher
• Fingerprint Technician
• State Highway Patrol Trooper

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Application Requirements

• MTC Application for Admission and nonrefundable applicable fee.
• Final high school transcript (or GED results) and college transcripts (if applicable).

• Demonstrate college-readiness by achieving the required minimum score on a placement test, successfully completing any required college foundation courses, or satisfying other measures including but not limited to high school coursework, previous college coursework, samples of work, etc.

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