Criminal Justice Officer
Program Overview
This 2-year program is an introduction to all types of law enforcement careers, such as police officers, military police, security personnel, and correction and detention officers. Students will learn content including historical background, professional direction, law enforcement agencies and processes, purposes, functions, ethics, administration, and technical problems of the criminal justice system as they relate to municipal, state, and federal entities. Students participate in work-based education working as security at local sporting events as well as interning at detention and dispatch centers. Upon completion, students may work as a dispatcher, continue their law enforcement education, or begin a military career.
What You'll Learn
- Cleet Phase I
- Cleet Phase II
- Criminal Evidence
- Criminal Investigation and Evidence
- Criminal Law/Procedures
- Defensive Tactics & Physical Fitness
- First Aid & CPR
- General Safety
- Law Enforcement Equipment and Weapons
- Police Function and Fundamentals
- Report Writing and Interviewing
- Traffic Management & Accident Investigation
- Capstone Internship
Certifications and Licenses
- ODCTE Competency Certification
- Unarmed Security Guard
- National Law Public Safety Security & Corrections Core Assessment
- Law Enforcement I
- Criminal Justice/CSI
- Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid
*Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Career Opportunities
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- Law Enforcement Officer
- Corrections Officer
- Security Guard
- Dispatcher
For more information on occupations go to www.onetonline.org.
Leadership Opportunities
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) SkillsUSA
Enrollment Information
Who Can Enroll
High school juniors, seniors, and adultsProgram Length
This program is designed to be completed in 2 years (960 instructional hours).Tuition and Cost
$2.50 per credit hour X 960 hours = $2,400Financial Assistance
In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynewood.
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.
Class Schedule
Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AMAfternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Transportation Services
- High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
- Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
How to Apply
Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing). High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.
