ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

We're located in the

Administration Center (ADM)

Lower Level

Kirtland Community College

10775 N. St. Helen Road

Roscommon, MI  48653

Phone:

(989) 275-5000, ext. 283

Fax:

(989) 275-6776

Department Web Site

 

PRIMARY CONTACTS

Jerry Boerema

Associate Dean

Phone:

(989) 275-5000,  ext. 323

Email:

boeremaj@kirtland.edu

Shawn Ott

Criminal Justice Services Coordinator

Phone:

(989) 275-5000,  ext. 283

Email:

otts@kirtland.edu

DISCOVER THE UNIQUE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS OF A CAREER IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

People who work within the realm of criminal justice shoulder a great amount of responsibility. Not everyone has the personal integrity, ideals, and special strengths needed for the jobs within this field.

Yes, careers in criminal justice can be demanding. But they also provide you with unlimited opportunities for helping people and serving your community.

If that sounds exciting to you, and you’re interested in making a positive impact on the world around you, read on. You’ll see that the criminal justice programs at Kirtland Community College deliver the real-world skills you’ll need to enjoy a rewarding career in this field.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

  • Associate in Criminal Justice: Generalist, Transfer
  • Corrections Administration, AAS
  • Corrections Administration - Jail Administration, AAS
  • Correctional Officer, CC
  • Criminal Justice Administration, AAS
  • Criminal Justice Pre-Service, AAS

All candidates must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA or better, with a grade of C or better in all criminal justice courses. A mandatory dress code is in effect for all students enrolled in the criminal justice and corrections curriculum. Students have the opportunity to plan for transfer to a four-year college or university.

SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND CATALOG INFORMATION

Specific information about our Criminal Justice Program can be found in our College Catalog. 

PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS WITH FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES

Police Academy 

  • Alpena Community College
  • Mid Michigan Community College
  • North Central Michigan College   

Bachelor of Business Administration

  • Public Safety & Security Management—Davenport University     

Bachelor of Science  

  • Criminal Justice—Madonna University/Gaylord
  • Public Safety Management—Franklin University   

IS A CAREER IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR YOU?

The criminal justice programs at Kirtland Community College are for you if you have or are willing to learn these kinds of skills and characteristics:

  • You are self-motivated and physically, mentally, and emotionally fit.
  • You exercise sound, mature judgment.
  • You listen and communicate well.
  • You enjoy meeting and working with people.
  • Your honesty, integrity, and responsibility make you the kind of person others can look up to and ask for help with their problems.
  • You can show compassion and empathy for all types of people, no matter what social or economic background they come from or lifestyle they follow.
  • You treat others with equality, fairness, and respect.
  • You are disciplined enough to take criticism and to be tough or self-restrained, as needed.
  • You understand yourself and your own limits.
  • You work well independently and as part of a team.
  • You are prepared to encounter possibly threatening situations. 

Why choose Criminal Justice as a career, and is it for you?

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