Welcome to the Criminal Justice program at Lake Land College!

If you are looking for an exciting career in the field of criminal justice, you have just taken the first step to making your goal a reality!  The criminal justice program at Lake Land College is an intensive two-year course of study, which will prepare you for employment with a criminal justice agency or for transfer to a four-year college or university.

One great aspect about the criminal justice program at Lake Land College is the fact that the instructors are not only well educated but also have professional experience in the fields they are teaching.  This gives you, the student, realistic experiences from each instructor in their field of expertise – because they have been in the field they are teaching (policing, corrections, law, etc.) and are not just lecturing from a textbook.

While working toward your Associate degree in criminal justice at Lake Land College, you will experience classroom training, hands-on demonstrations, and presentations from criminal justice professionals in our community. All of these aspects help you achieve your goals of graduation and successful employment after graduation.

The Criminal Justice program at Lake Land College will set the stage for a rewarding career in fields such as policing, corrections, law, crime scene investigation, probation, parole, private security, and many other careers found in the criminal justice system.

We look forward to seeing you in the criminal justice program at Lake Land College!

Making the Decision...

Making the decision to go to college is a big one. It is true that some departments do not require college credit, however most are evolving to require either college credit or military experience. If you have a specific department in mind to work for, it is important to find out what type of educational requirement they have for hiring.

You will NEVER go wrong with going to college. If you are under 21 years old, your possibilities are limited in the field of criminal justice anyway. If you are 21 years old or older, you might as well advance your education while testing and applying at criminal justice agencies!

Below you will find information about our curriculum, as well as contact information if you have any questions about the program at Lake Land College.

Core Classes Required

The Associate of Arts (AA) program incorporates general education classes with core criminal justice classes including:

                               Introduction to Criminal Justice

                               Criminal Investigation

                               Criminal Law

                               Juvenile Justice

                               Evidence & Procedures

                               Corrections

We also offer an internship program specific for criminal justice majors (CJS104).

This program can be accomplished in as little as two years, however a customized plan of study can be drafted by speaking with your academic advisor once you declare criminal justice as your major.

Though all of these courses are offered on the main Lake Land College campus, a variety of CJ classes are also offered at the Effingham Kluthe Center, online, and at other various off campus locations throughout the Lake Land College district, making obtaining your education very affordable and convenient!

Internship Opportunity (CJS104)

Internship Information Document

The application process for the Fall 2013 Internship is now closed.

Employment Opportunities

The Criminal Justice Department has not received any recent information about local criminal justice opportunities. Check back frequently for updates!

 For general employment opportunities in our community, visit the webpage of Career Services at http://www.lakeland.cc.il.us/careerservices/helpwanted/listings3.cfm.

Don't really care where you work? These two cites are focused on the recruitment of criminal justice professionals:

www.theblueline.com

www.911hotjobs.com

Contact Information

For more information regarding the criminal justice program at Lake Land College, contact:

Dustin D. Heuerman
Lake Land College
NE-21
5001 Lake Land Blvd.
Mattoon, IL 61938

E-mail: dheuerman2186@lakeland.cc.il.us

Phone:  217-234-5310