Criminal Justice – Northwest Career College

Classes Start July 7th, 2025

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Why Should I Enroll in The Criminal Justice Program?

Hands-On Training

Start hands-on training your first day of class! Learn how to write observation reports, conduct a basic investigation, de-escalate conflicts, and much more!

Financial Aid

Let our financial aid team explain the aid options available to you! These include federal grants and loans, VA education benefits, scholarships, and flexible payment plans.

Job Placement Assistance

NCC provides graduates with job placement assistance, including support with resume writing, interview preparation, and referrals for available employment opportunities.

Online Or On Campus Classes

NCC provides skills-based training on campus using industry-standard equipment and knowledge-based training using its learning management system.

Work Opportunities

Pursue a rewarding career working in law firms, police organizations, in social work and gaming surveillance after you graduate from NCC. Enjoy your profession while also making an impact in your community.

Career Demand And Earning

A well-trained Criminal Justice Professional is always in demand, so you can be confident in your ability to provide for yourself and your loved ones after graduating from NCC.

Rated 4.7 Stars on Google

(489 reviews)

The Teachers Were Very Supportive.

"Throughout the pandemic transition to total online learning, Mrs. Kim and Miss Lisa, the Criminal Justice Program Chair, were very supportive and dedicated themselves to helping us and making the experience so much better."

Felicia Camilleri

Criminal Justice Graduate

Frequently Asked Questions

Criminal Justice involves law enforcement, corrections, and other agencies, including the court system. Criminal Justice also focuses on the laws, rules, and policies that pertain to criminal matters and these agencies.

Students are encouraged to gain experience within this related field by seeking opportunities to observe and shadow professionals in the field, interning, and obtaining entry-level positions within the field. It is highly recommended for students to obtain their education by taking courses in pursuit of their Associate and Bachelor’s degrees and employment in the field of Criminal Justice. Students are further encouraged to become involved in their community by volunteering in service-related activities.

The Las Vegas Metro Police Department offers an internship opportunity to current college students where students may be assigned to Cold Cases, Missing Persons, Criminalistics, Sexual Assault, Property Crimes, Domestic Violence, and Detention Services, other areas. Other opportunities through the departments during or after students studies include sit-alongs, ride-alongs, and tours; interns may also be exposed to more aspects of the Department and its operations.

LVMPD College Internships and

Nevada Child Seekers

Additional opportunities for students with other agencies include working with Private Investigators and Security and include opportunities with Nevada Child Seekers both administratively and in the field.

Our Career Services Department is a wealth of information and support to our students during the process of preparing for employment and the application process. They have wonderful employment opportunities to offer our students and will begin connecting with our students during their seventh (7th) term of their studies.

No. To become a police officer, students must apply for the police academy.

Graduates of the Criminal Justice program can enter into Security, Corrections, Dispatch, and more! They will also earn their Private Investigator Work Card, pending a background check.

Yes! NCC has partnerships with Devry University and Grand Canyon University to help our students advance their Associates's degrees to a higher degree!