Criminal Justice

About Criminal Justice

Students who are excited about law enforcement, CSI, corrections, emergency response, legal services and police, fire and EMS dispatching may be a perfect match for this program. Students must apply and be selected to enroll.

Program Features

  • Connect with professionals like special agents, police officers, and lawyers through our mentor program
  • Discover the basics of criminal justice, investigations, and law enforcement
  • Dig into criminal law, the court system, and corrections
  • Investigate criminology and field operations
  • Learn More About the Program

 

Criminal Justice in the News

Criminal Justice program honored by Homeland Security

Kent Career Tech Center's Criminal Justice program was recently honored by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with the national Exemplary Partnership award for creating the HSI Grand Rapids Cadet Academy. 

Program Highlights

Connect with Professionals Meet and learn from special agents, police officers, and lawyers through our mentor program
Earn Valuable Certifications Students earn their First Aid CPR AED Certification and can also earn their Emergency Telecommunication Certification and up to 18 different Safe Schools Certifications
Earn College Credit Articulated credit with local colleges is available to eligible students who complete this program. Talk with your school counselor and instructor for more details.