Criminal Justice

Kansas DegreeStats is interactive online tool that reviews cost and earnings data from real graduates for each undergraduate degree program offered at a public college or university in Kansas.

In 2012, the Kansas Legislature passed HB155, establishing the Excel in CTE initiative. This program aims to increase access to high-wage, high-demand careers by funding industry-recognized credentials and allowing high school students to take part in Career Technical Education (CTE) dual enrollment opportunities. Since its launch, the initiative has led to significant growth in the number of secondary students earning industry-recognized credentials and CTE college credits. The list of approved programs and credentials is determined by the State of Kansas and may change annually. There are a number of classes that are paid for completely by this initiative, however not all classes and tests are funded. These are updated yearly by the State of Kansas. For more info, go to Kansas Board of Regents: Excel in CTE webpage. For a complete list of qualified course Fort Scott Community College offers, go here.

*Additional costs not covered under Excel in CTE funding for Kansas concurrent high school Criminal Justice students:

• $60 OSHA 10 Certification if required by location
• $348 CRJ 1013 Intro to Criminal Justice
• $50 Graduation fee

• Express a thorough knowledge of the Criminal Justice System including police, courts and corrections.
• Identify and articulate the characteristics of professional integrity and ethical standards for Criminal Justice Professionals.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the historic origins, structure, and operation of our American Criminal Justice system.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the laws, Constitutional requirements, and legally defined procedures that criminal justice professionals have to adhere to when working within the field of criminal justice.

• Apply biological, sociological and psychological theories to better understand criminal behavior.
• Demonstrate effective communication within the criminal justice system.