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Wear Your Badge With Honor; Hold Your Degree With Pride

If you’re ready to serve your community, MWCC is ready to serve you. Our Criminal Justice associate’s degree with a concentration in Law Enforcement prepares you to take on the challenges of police work and pursue the opportunities in this rewarding career.

The Law Enforcement concentration covers the important knowledge and training you will need to succeed. With an education from MWCC, you will enter the law enforcement field with the skills and knowledge you need so you can be ready to uphold the law of the land.

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Jump Confidently Into Your Career

After earning your associate’s degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement, you will be ready to begin your entry-level career in the law enforcement field. Your degree will better your chances at finding a job since many local police departments now require candidates to have an associate’s degree before being hired.

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Job Outlook For Law Enforcement Officials

After you complete your program, you will find many entry-level career options in law enforcement. The law enforcement career field is projected to grow 7%* over the next 10 years. Police and detectives, two of the many careers open to you, can earn an average of $62,000* annually.

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Pursue The Perks Of A Criminal Justice Career

  • Find a job quickly in a fast growing job market
  • Earn potential salary increases as a law enforcement official with higher education
  • Satisfy demands for higher standards for law officials
  • Feel fulfilled knowing you are serving and protecting the public

*Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

For Massachusetts police officers who qualify for the benefit, the Criminal Justice program is approved as a Police Career Incentive Program by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education.

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Bailiff

Median Salary: $86,730

Correctional Officer

Median Salary: $86,310

Detective

Median Salary: $110,150

Fish And Game Warden

Median Salary: $74,060

Intelligence Analyst

Median Salary: $110,150

Police Officer

Median Salary: $78,940

Probation Officer

Median Salary: $94,590

Security Management Specialist

Median Salary: $93,270

Testimonials

Your Journey Starts Here

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“I feel comfortable and well prepared with what I learned at the Mount, and I’m proud to say that I graduated from this program.”
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Entela Roba

Physical Therapy Assistant, Class Of 2010

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“Going to the Mount was a tradition in my family. The year I graduated, my father graduated with his degree in nursing. MWCC made so much possible for me.” Denise was named Alumna of the Year in 2011
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Denise Gosselin

Criminal Justice, Class Of 1976
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“My favorite part is that you are able to have many resources at your fingertips, you can just send an email, or walk to any of the offices and everyone is willing to help.”
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Mercy Aryee

Computer Science, Class Of 2024
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“Mount Wachusett Community College pushed me out of my comfort zone or, should I say, gently nudged me with their guidance and assistance in completing my first degree at the age of 61. I am not your typical undergraduate. I am not the typical age, not the typical student, and I certainly did not take the typical amount of time to complete this degree.”
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Paula Morgan

Liberal Arts & Sciences, Class Of 2024

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“The Dental Assisting program at MWCC offers a hands-on training by faculty in the dental field. The professors are very helpful and knowledgeable, and the clinic is beautiful. If you enjoy helping people, wanting to make a difference in patients’ oral health and working in a professional environment then I really recommend Dental Assisting program at MWCC.”
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Elzbieta Solimeno

Dental, Class Of 2019

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“MassReconnect has helped me to pay for the college education that I never thought I’d earn, and show my four boys that its never too late.”
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William Boudreau

Engineering Physics

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“For those who are battling a disability, MWCC encouraged me and gave me a solid foundation to achieve my educational and career goals. There were times that I felt like giving up, but I kept moving forward and soon I will start a PhD program. It is all up to you.”
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Ricardo Scarello

Computer Information Systems, Class Of 2007

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“I am currently working towards my bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music Online and would not have been able to do it without the knowledge and skills I learned at MWCC.”
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Mackenzie Christensen

Media Arts & Technology, Class Of 2017

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“Being a part of a community college is a whole body and mind experience – you can’t just come and take classes. I’ve made so many friends that I wouldn’t have met otherwise.”
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Kaitlyn Fales

Business Administration, Class Of 2018
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“I think it goes without saying that the Mount is a supportive place. There is not a person on staff that I didn’t feel comfortable with.”
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Austin Seppala

Business Administration, Class Of 2010

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