"The Criminal Justice Program at Darton College offers an exceptional educational experience. The availability of online classes made it convenient for me to pursue my criminal justice degree while maintaining a full-time job. I now possess the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's competitive job market and to continue my education at a four-year college."

Joshua Swain
Vice President of Omega Xi Theta
2004 Criminal Justice Program graduate

Careers in Criminal Justice
Not a day goes by without the media spotlight on some area of the criminal justice system. Crime rates and drug's consistently rank in the ton half of surveys of the most important issues in American life. Crime, neighborhood quality of life issues, the courts and sentencing, and the issues of punishment and rehabilitation affect every member of society

A career in criminal justice is one of today's most challenging and exciting opportunities. Enjoy a variety of employment opportunities that provide unique day-to-day work experiences.

Online Criminal Justice Degree Options Students can now earn the Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice online. This exciting opportunity allows students to earn a college degree in criminal justice by taking classes that fit their schedule. Darton's online courses will provide the same quality of instruction that students find in our classrooms.
The Associate of Science online transfer degree requires the standard USG Core Curriculum, with the following required major area courses:
  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Introduction to Corrections
  • Introduction to Criminal Law
  • Introduction to Criminology
  • Two additional related elective courses

 

 The Criminal Justice Management Certificate option is a 30-semester- hour program designed for the practitioner in the field who wants to develop management skills. The program is free to Georgia residents through the HOPE grant. Many of the required courses can be applied to a degree program. Upon completion of the 30-hour certificate option with a 3.0 GPA, the student becomes eligible for traditional HOPE Scholarship assistance.

Required Courses:

  • Introduction to Criminal Justice
  • Introduction to Criminal Law
  • Introduction to Criminology
  • Budgeting and Grant Management
  • Principles of Management
  • Principles of Personnel Management
  • English Composition I
  • Introduction to Public Speaking
  • Fundamentals of Computer Applications
  • CEJU/BUSA elective

What Will a Criminal Justice Degree Do For Me?
The answer is more than you realize. In this age of professionalism and technology, the criminal justice fields are demanding better trained, better educated personnel. Salary and benefits are directly proportional to education and training.

Career opportunities are available in a variety of areas in Law Enforcement, Courts & Court Services, Counseling, Corrections, Probation & Parole, and Criminal Justice Grant 'Writing & Research.

Here are a collection of Crime resources for your perusal (Links open in new windows)

Student Organization
Darton College criminal justice majors will want to join Omega Xi Theta, Darton's chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association Lambda Alpha Epsilon (ACJA-LAE). It promotes awareness of criminal justice issues, sponsors seminars and debates on contemporary topics, provides service to the community, participates in professional workshops, and develops valuable contacts with leaders in the criminal justice community Members also gain practical experience through visits to jails, prisons, courtrooms, and other criminal justice facilities.

In addition, members may attend regional and national conferences sponsored by ACJA-LAE to meet criminal justice students from across the country and compete against then in events such as mock crime scene investigation, physical agility, and firearms skill. The national association also offers scholarships, sponsors student paper competitions, and recognizes members for outstanding scholastic achievement.