Criminal Justice
"The Criminal Justice Program at Darton College offers an educational experience that is truly exceptional. The availability of online classes made it convenient for me to pursue my degree in criminal justice while maintaining full-time employment. By earning my degree in criminal justice at Darton College, I now have the skills and knowledge to succeed and advance in today's competitive job market as well as to continue my education at a four-year college."
Joshua Swain
Officer, Department of Natural Resources
2004 Darton College Criminal Justice
Program Graduate
What is it?
Criminal Justice: A career in criminal justice is one of today’s most challenging and exciting opportunities. Graduates can enjoy a variety of employment opportunities that provide unique day-to-day work experiences. The criminal justice fields are demanding better trained and educated personnel. Careers are available in a variety of areas, and Darton College’s criminal justice program prepares students for careers in all three major areas of the system – law enforcement, courts, and corrections – as well as for transfer to a baccalaureate institution.
Students can now earn the Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice online. This exciting opportunity allows students to earn a college degree in criminal justice by taking classes that fit their schedule. Darton’s online courses will provide the same quality of instruction that students find in our classrooms. Students can pursue online criminal justice courses as well as many online general education courses leading toward the associate degree. Students can also apply for admission and financial aid, register, pay fees, and purchase books completely online.
What Can I do with it?
What Classes do I Take?
- Criminal Justice Associates of Science (0019)
- Criminal Justice Management (4586)
- Please refer to the Darton College Catalog for descriptions of individual courses.
Student Organizations
For more information:
Heather Perfetti, J.D., M.S.
Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator
Criminal Justice & Paralegal Programs
(229) 317-6813
heather.perfetti@darton.edu
Program Contact: Heather Perfetti
Contact: Harry McDole (web representative)
