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It is now even easier for you to earn a degree or certificate in Criminal Justice through Western Oregon University.

The WOU Criminal Justice program combines strong liberal arts curriculum with a rigorous set of core classes and specialized elective coursework in law enforcement, corrections and community crime prevention.

We offer five unique programs in Criminal Justice. Use the list of programs to the right to learn more about each of these exciting (and mostly online) programs.

Career Opportunities

There are numerous career opportunities in the field of criminal justice. Graduates of our programs may seek employment at the municipal, county, state or federal level in a variety of fields. Many graduates also go on to work for private agencies. Some of the more exciting career options in criminal justice include:

* Law Enforcement Officers	* Investigators
* Special Agents	* Adult or Juvenile Probation Officers
* Parole Officers	* Correctional Officers
* Court Counselors	* Court Administrators
* Community Service Coordinators	* Group Life Coordinators
* Victim/Offender Mediators	* Youth Program Cottage Managers
* Victim Advocates	* Community Service Officers
* Loss Prevention Agents	* Private Security Agents

Additional Questions?

Angela Hendrickson, Program Manager

extend@wou.edu

(503) 838-8483 or 1-800-451-5767 (V/TTY)

Dr. Steve Gibbons, Professor of Criminal Justice

gibbons@wou.edu

Phone: 503-838-8317 and FAX 503-838-8635

Dr. Gibbons website

Graduate Programs

graduateoffice@wou.edu

503-838-8597

Contact

Division of Extended Programs (DEP) 1.800.451.5767 or 503.838.8483 V/TTY | or e-mail: extend@wou.edu