Thousands of Eastern Shore residents have launched their criminal justice careers at Chesapeake. Our programs provide an excellent foundation to start, strengthen or expand your law enforcement horizons. We partner with police and government agencies to give you practical and proven experiences. Our flexible programs allow you to take classes while working so you can earn a certificate, or associate degree.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Why Chesapeake

As the need for qualified and trained criminal justice professionals continues to grow, Chesapeake College offers outstanding law enforcement programs to advance your education - and your career. Whether you’re interested in building a foundation in public safety—or a thriving career in social, juvenile, or victim advocacy—our programs are an affordable, convenient way to start your journey.

Criminal Justice*
  • Criminal Justice A.A.S. Degree
  • Law Enforcement Certificate

*These programs are not prerequisites for entry into a police academy nor do they provide complete entry level training for work as a county or state police officer.

/ Criminal Justice Careers

  • Correctional Officer
  • Federal Enforcement Officer
  • Juvenile Services Worker
  • Private Investigator
  • Probation Agent
  • Police Officer
  • Retail Security
  • Court Clerk
  • Victim Advocate
  • Crime Scene Technician
  • Social Advocate

Criminal Justice & Legal Studies News

Criminal Justice & Legal Studies Program News
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August 20, 2018
Meet Zoey - Incoming Law Pathway Student
by Marcie Alvarado Molloy

Zoey will major in Criminal Justice and plans to earn an associate’s degree at Chesapeake. She hopes to enter the law enforcement field in the area of police forensics.
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Police officers and the community benefit when law enforcement officers further their education. We’ve identified hundreds of Academy graduates working as officers on the Eastern Shore who could earn their degree by combining their academy certification with the highly respected curriculum we offer at Chesapeake.

~ Bridget Lowrie, J.D.
Chesapeake Associate Professor and Coordinator of Criminal Justice

Because of Chesapeake College, I became the successful, career-oriented person I am today. Chesapeake not only taught me time management, interpersonal and communication skills, it rewarded me for the same with a college degree. Chesapeake formed the basis and knowledge for a job in law enforcement that became my career.

~ Walter “Pete” Landon
Director, Maryland Governor’s Office of Homeland Security

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