
CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIPLOMA PROGRAM
GRADUATE IN 8 MONTHS
The Criminal Justice (CJ) Program is designed to thoroughly
prepare the student, through lecture, in the theoretical
knowledge, skills, and responsibilities required to work in the
criminal justice field as an entry-level Private, Public and
Non-Profit Security Personnel.

Program Admissions Requirements:
1. High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent, or pass an
“Ability-to-Benefit” (ATB) Test.
2. Be at least 18 years of age
3. Wonderlic admissions score of 17 or higher
4. Successful interview with CJ program director or assigned
designee
Recommended Prerequisites:
1. Prior education and work experience in a criminal justice
field
OR
2. Completion of high school or college level courses in
criminal justice
Program Completion Time:
8 months / 32 weeks / 720 hours / 44.0 semester credit units
Program Lecture (Didactic Theory) 600 Clock Hours
Program Laboratory 120 Clock Hours
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES:
Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Monday through Friday from 12:45 PM to 5:15 PM
Monday through Friday from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
FEATURED VIDEOS: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I know Criminal Justice is right for me?
Making a career decision is an important choice; NPC has
qualified staff in admissions that can help you find out what is
best for you.
Will I get any certifications after I complete my
program?
Yes.
Is there a demand for Private, Public and Non-Profit Security Personnel?
According to the statistics of US Labor Department, Employment
of Private, Public and Non-Profit Security Personnel is expected to grow faster
than the average for all occupations through 2012.
How can NPC prepare me for the work place?
Included in some Programs, NPC provides work externships where you can get real life experience. In addition, NPC has a Placement Center with an excellent placement history.
Do you have bilingual instructors in your classes?
Yes, in most programs, NPC has very caring bilingual instructors that will help you throughout your training.


