Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice students assessing mock crime scene.Photo of Criminal Justice student at Muskegon Fire Department.

Course Overview

Students serve alongside health care and first responders while participating in mock critical incident training, practice self-defense, learn to process a crime scene, and participate in a mock court trial. CPR, Certified Emergency Response Team (CERT), and Incident Command System (ICS) certifications in addition to English and college credit are available. Related careers include, but are not limited to, law enforcement, courts,  corrections, fire, and homeland security.

Download the Criminal Justice brochure.

College Credit

Students who successfully complete this course may receive articulated college credit to the following schools: Baker College, Davenport University, Grand Rapids Community College, Kirtland Community College, Mid Michigan Community College, and Muskegon Community College. For information on how to earn articulated credit contact Andrea Rusco at the CTC.

Students who successfully complete this course may earn direct credit to Muskegon Community College. Our direct credit web page has a list of all participating classes.

Competencies
  • Safety, Health & Environmental
  • Technical Skills
  • Employability & Career Development
  • Systems
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
  • Emergency Management
  • Leadership and Teamwork
  • Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
  • Career Ready Practices