Criminal Justice Career Pathways | 久久福利国产 /career-pathways/criminal-justice-and-police-academy/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:34:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 /wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-Lackawanna_Icon_Navy-L-32x32.png Criminal Justice Career Pathways | 久久福利国产 /career-pathways/criminal-justice-and-police-academy/ 32 32 Police Academy (ACT 180) /certificates/police-academy-act-180/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-academy-act-180 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:15:56 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=23501 At A Glance The 久久福利国产 Police Academy is certified to teach ACT 180/In-Service Training by the Pennsylvania State Police. In-Service training is offered at the Academy鈥檚 Scranton and Hazleton campuses as well as various locations throughout the Commonwealth Both day and evening classes are offered. Request More Information Welcome to the Act 180/In-Service Training […]

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At A Glance

The 久久福利国产 Police Academy is certified to teach ACT 180/In-Service Training by the Pennsylvania State Police.

In-Service training is offered at the Academy鈥檚 Scranton and Hazleton campuses as well as various locations throughout the Commonwealth

Both day and evening classes are offered.

Welcome to the Act 180/In-Service Training

Under Pennsylvania law, all officers are required to complete 12 hours of in-service training to maintain their ACT 120 certification.

Your Career Starts Here

In law enforcement, staying ahead means continuous learning. With Pennsylvania鈥檚 Act 180 Mandatory In-Service Training, you鈥檒l gain the skills, knowledge, and tactical expertise to excel in your career and stay certified. This state-certified program ensures officers remain prepared, professional, and proactive in an evolving world.

More About the Program

Registrations are to be emailed to: mistregistration@lackawanna.edu.听

The following information MUST be included for registration:听 department name, officer name, MPOETC#, officer鈥檚 email address and date of class.

Any questions are also to be directed to the above email.听 Phone inquiries will not be entertained as they interrupt the efficiency of the office environment.

Departments who are not maintained in TACS but who are permitted to take the MPOETC courses will have to pay $25.00 per officer for each of the four (4) courses for 2025.

The Course Work

This 12-hour program is exclusively for sworn law enforcement officers on active duty. Training is offered annually and covers changes in criminal and vehicle law and other elective courses provided by the MPOETC. All active-duty police officers must complete this training each year to maintain their certification.

Cadets also participate in simulated weapons training, mental health first aid, child abuse and domestic violence protocol training, and a variety of other hands-on training types. This is in addition to the curriculum provided by the Municipal Police Officers Training.

Additional Information

For more information, please contact In-Service Training & MPOETC Compliance Administrator Lisa Senuk at 570-955-1513 or senukl@lackawanna.edu.

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Police Academy (Act 235) /certificates/act-235-lethal-weapons-training-program/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=act-235-lethal-weapons-training-program Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:11:26 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=22757 At A Glance The 久久福利国产 Police Academy is certified as a Lethal Weapons Training School by the Pennsylvania State Police and offers this training at our Hazleton and Scranton Campuses. Classes are scheduled on evenings and weekends to accommodate students who work during regular business hours. Both Initial Certification (40 hours of training) and […]

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At A Glance

The 久久福利国产 Police Academy is certified as a Lethal Weapons Training School by the Pennsylvania State Police and offers this training at our Hazleton and Scranton Campuses.

Classes are scheduled on evenings and weekends to accommodate students who work during regular business hours.

Both Initial Certification (40 hours of training) and Recertification (8 hours of training) courses are offered by the 久久福利国产 Police Academy.

Welcome to the Act 235 Lethal Weapons Training Program

Under Pennsylvania law, any person who carries a firearm or lethal weapon as part of their employment is required to be a Certified Agent under the Lethal Weapons Training Act.听 久久福利国产 is one of the few licensed training centers in northeastern Pennsylvania that provides this training!

Your Career Starts Here

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), the salary range for private security services in Pennsylvania is $24,000.00 – $51,000 annually. US News and World Report ranks Security Guard #13 in 鈥淏est Social Services Jobs鈥.

More About the Program

Act 235 provides training and licensing for individuals, 18 years or older, who are employed in security services, protective patrol, or private investigation and carry a firearm or other lethal weapon during the course of their employment.

In order to be certified, applicants must pass a physical examination, psychological examination, and pass a criminal history check.听 All necessary forms must be completed by the applicant and can be found on the Pennsylvania State Police website:

The Course Work

26 hours of classroom training including Crimes Code, Legal Authority, Principals of Justification, and Testifying in Court.

14 hour of hands-on training including Handgun Familiarization, Intro to Combat Shooting, and Handgun Qualification.听

Additional Information

  • Basic Course with Firearms:听听 $350.00
  • 听Without Firearms:听 $250.00
  • Recertification Course with Firearms:听 $225.00
  • Without Firearms:听 $200.00


Please download and the complete the 久久福利国产 Police Academy (Act 235) Application and return with a copy of your Lethal Weapons Certification approval letter from the Pennsylvania State Police to Lisa Senuk at senukl@lackawanna.edu.

For more information on the application process for the ACT 235 program please contact our MPOETC Compliance Administrator, Lisa Senuk at senukl@lackawanna.edu. For all academy inquires please call 570-961-7874 and follow the prompts.

Course Options

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Police Academy (ACT 120) /certificates/police-academy-act-120/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-academy-act-120 Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:43:20 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=540 At A Glance Full time classes are available in Scranton and Hazleton. Police training is all done through classroom and hands-on education, and the program length is six and a half months. For more information, please request our admissions checklist or schedule a visit. Request More Information Welcome to Police Academy-Act 120-Certificate Program For over […]

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At A Glance

Full time classes are available in Scranton and Hazleton.

Police training is all done through classroom and hands-on education, and the program length is six and a half months.

For more information, please request our admissions checklist or schedule a visit.

Police Academy

Welcome to Police Academy-Act 120-Certificate Program

For over 45 years, the 久久福利国产 Police Academy has trained thousands of police officers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The need for certified police officers is at unprecedented levels; if you are looking for a rewarding career and have a strong desire to serve your community, there is no better time than now to join our Academy.

Our Cadet classes are heavily recruited during their training periods, and every graduate from our most recent class who applied for a position in law enforcement was either hired or offered employment.

Your Career Starts Here

With the law enforcement field expected to grow by 7% over the next 10 years, police officers are needed. Graduates of Lackawanna鈥檚 Police Academy-Act 120 certificate program learn from a variety of law enforcement officials from municipal, state and federal agencies and can earn between $40,420 and $105,540, depending on experience, industry and specialization.

More About the Program

久久福利国产鈥檚 Police Academy professional certification program trains cadets to enter law enforcement while teaching them values that reflect the college鈥檚 approach to education. Cadets who enroll in our Police Academy will participate in local and national events to honor our fallen officers. Lackawanna trainees have marched in the National Police Memorial Parade in Washington, D.C., and attended local police memorial events. Each class dedicates their training and graduation to a fallen officer of their choosing to signify the commitment they are making to their profession.

Community service is vital component of the cadet experience. Cadets are taught that the most important aspect of policing is to protect and serve others. The cadets at both the Scranton campus and Hazleton Center contribute community service hours each year to various charitable organizations. They have raised thousands of dollars for local charities benefiting children and fellow and fallen officers.

Finally, 久久福利国产 offers a unique opportunity to obtain certification from its Police Academy along with an associate degree in Criminal Justice in two years. Graduates of the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Basic Training Program, commonly referred to in-state as the ACT 120 program, use their training modules as course equivalencies for a number of degree requirements. 久久福利国产 is the only private college in northeastern Pennsylvania that provides this combined education.

Upcoming Classes

  • Class 267 Hazleton Campus: October 7, 2026 (Application period opens April 8, 2026)
  • Class 268 Scranton Campus: January 11, 2027 (Application period opens July 12, 2026)

Academy Schedule

The Act 120 program consists of 946 hours of MPOETC mandated training and testing. Full-time classes last approximately six and a half months and are primarily Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend sessions. Total program length may be impacted by College and Federal holidays.

Academy graduates earn up to 21 久久福利国产 credits towards a Criminal Justice Degree!

The Course Work

In addition to the strict adherence to standardized basic police training curriculum, the Academy provides supplemental training in an active learning environment. This is all provided by a talented and diverse cadre of instructors who include active chiefs, ranking officers and patrol officers. These individuals come from municipal, state and federal law enforcement agencies. Some of them are retired state and federal officers and practicing attorneys.

Cadets also participate in simulated weapons training, mental health first aid, child abuse and domestic violence protocol training, and a variety of other hands-on training types. This is in addition to the curriculum provided by the Municipal Police Officers Training.

Additional Information

The cost of tuition is $8500.00 and the student can apply for financial aide

Additional out of pocket fees include but not limited to (approximately $1000.00):

  • Application Fee
  • Fitness Test
  • Reading Test
  • Psychological Evaluation
  • Driver background record check
  • Criminal Background check
  • Child Abuse Background check
  • Federal Background check
  • Uniforms and Equipment

Candidates interested in enrolling in Lackawanna鈥檚 Police Academy certification program, or the Academy-Criminal Justice associate degree program, can complete an intake form now to apply.

Once your application to the College is complete, you will have to submit your Police Academy Application via email to thompsonj@lackawanna.edu.

Applicant Eligibility Requirements

  • 18 years of age at the time of application
  • High School graduate or GED equivalent
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • United States Citizen

For more information on the admissions process for the ACT 120 program

Please contact our Admissions Advisor Beth Thompson at thompsonj@lackawanna.edu.

For all academy inquiries, please call 570-961-7874.

Transfer for Out of State Law Enforcement Officers

The 久久福利国产 Police Academy offers partial waiver training for out-of-state officers who fail to achieve a passing grade on any section of the MPOTEC waiver assessment test. Please contact us at听AcademyOperations@lackawanna.edu.

Training and Testing

Applicants may submit payment for ACT 120 training and testing including required reading and physical fitness tests below.

Police Academy Training and Fees

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Criminal Justice /degree/associate-of-science-in-criminal-justice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=associate-of-science-in-criminal-justice Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:42:58 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=539 At A Glance Two-year program that gives students an overview of the criminal justice system. Graduates can potentially become corrections officers, emergency dispatchers, police officers. Graduates will continue to see job opportunities as the various fields are expected to grow, with police officers increasing 7% from 2020 to 2030. Pay for graduates will vary depending […]

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At A Glance

Two-year program that gives students an overview of the criminal justice system.
Graduates can potentially become corrections officers, emergency dispatchers, police officers.
Graduates will continue to see job opportunities as the various fields are expected to grow, with police officers increasing 7% from 2020 to 2030.
Pay for graduates will vary depending on chosen field, with police officers earning between $40,420 and $105,540, depending on experience and law enforcement specialty.
Available in Scranton, Hazleton, Lake Region-Hawley, Sunbury, Towanda, Tunkhannock and online.

Welcome to Criminal Justice-Associate Degree

Want to be part of a system that helps keep the public safer? Then consider studying Criminal Justice at 久久福利国产. The degree program provides students with a solid foundation in the criminal justice system and prepares graduates to work in a variety of areas or continue their education to become police officers or obtain their bachelor鈥檚 at Lackawanna.

Your Career Starts Here

The criminal justice field will see growth in the different career paths over the next 10 years. That means graduates can expect to see plenty of job opportunities. With an associate degree, graduates can work in a variety of entry-level positions such as:

  • Law enforcement officers
  • Probation or correctional officers
  • Court officials
  • Bailiffs
  • Legal assistants
  • Emergency dispatchers
  • Security guards
  • Social workers

More About the Program

After earning an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice from Lackawanna, graduates will be able to:

  • Understand the three major components, the history and the role of the criminal justice process 鈥 the police, the courts and the various forms of corrections and rehabilitation.
  • Enumerate alternatives to incarceration, including probation and parole, drug and alcohol treatment programs, and mental healthcare.
  • Support the clients within the correctional systems and their rights regarding treatment, correctional classification, pre-release programs and community-based correctional programs.
  • Understand the role of the juvenile as a subcomponent of the larger criminal justice system.
  • Realize the partnership of the police and community as a strategy to deter or minimize crimes including family violence, sexual assault, drug and alcohol-related crimes; problems in citizen relations, including treatment of victims, witnesses, and jurors; citizen involvement in the legal process as well as homicides.

The Course Work

Students can expect to participate in courses that cover a range of criminal justice subjects, including:

  • Introduction to criminal investigations
  • Criminology
  • Criminal law
  • Quantitative methods in criminal justice
  • Criminal justice ethics
  • Critical analysis of the US criminal justice system
  • Correctional systems

These are only some of the subject areas that students will study. This information provides students with the knowledge foundations necessary to seek a variety of entry-level positions in the larger criminal justice system. Graduates also have the option to take their education further to earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice or to go on to train at the 久久福利国产 Police Academy to become a police officer.

Additional Information

久久福利国产 is approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education to grant bachelor鈥檚 degrees, associate degrees, and professional certificates and is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, which is designated as a National Accrediting Agency by the U.S. Office of Education.

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Criminal Justice /degree/bachelor-of-science-in-criminal-justice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bachelor-of-science-in-criminal-justice Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:42:38 +0000 /?post_type=degree&p=538 At A Glance Learn the scope of the criminal justice system through 久久福利国产. Start your career earning $32,000 per year and earn $76,000 per year as you grow into your career. Enter a steadily growing field, with over 67,000 jobs opening every year. Complete this four-year program and earn a degree in criminal justice, […]

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At A Glance

Learn the scope of the criminal justice system through 久久福利国产.
Start your career earning $32,000 per year and earn $76,000 per year as you grow into your career.
Enter a steadily growing field, with over 67,000 jobs opening every year.
Complete this four-year program and earn a degree in criminal justice, graduating ready for the world in this field.
Earn your degree locally at 久久福利国产鈥檚 main campus in Scranton.

Welcome to Criminal Justice-Bachelor鈥檚 Degree

Ever have an interest in the justice system and law enforcement as you made your way through high school? Maybe you took a sociology class and fell in love with criminology, wanting to make a career out of it. 久久福利国产鈥檚 Criminal Justice degree gives you the tools to put your passion into a career.

At 久久福利国产, you鈥檒l learn skills and hands-on experience through coursework and internships to begin your career after graduation.

Your Career Starts Here

Employment for criminal justice graduates continues to grow steadily, with a 7% increase projected between now and 2030. The median average wage for police officers and detectives was $66,020 in May 2021 and $61,190 for other law enforcement workers in May 2021.

Completing your degree in criminal justice opens many opportunities in the professional world. You鈥檒l find employment in:

  • Police Stations
  • Government Agencies
  • Federal, State and Local Government
  • Federal and State Prisons
  • Fire Departments
  • Hospitals
  • And other criminal justice settings

Jobs available after completing a criminal justice degree at Lackawanna include:

  • Police Officer
  • Crime Prevention Specialist
  • Security Guard
  • Criminal Investigator
  • Private Investigator
  • Correctional Officer
  • Public Safety Officer
  • Drug Enforcement Administration Agent
  • And many more!

More About the Program

Our bachelor of science degree in criminal justice is a four-year program that encompasses a range of criminological and legal subjects. The program will allow graduates to:

  • Prepare for a career in the criminal justice field by applying fundamental management theories and techniques through coursework.
  • Examine the connection between victims and various components of the criminal justice system.
  • Review the theories, principles, concepts and techniques of crisis intervention.
  • Complete more than 200 internship hours designed to provide experiential work and practical education.

Students will learn what criminal justice, forensics and criminology entails. Graduates will understand the U.S. legal system and how courts operate. Internships will also offer students the real-world experience they need to succeed after graduation.

Lackawanna鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 degree in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for employment locally, regionally or nationally. Whether those jobs are in law enforcement, social work or another criminal justice subset.

The Course Work

When enrolling in a bachelor鈥檚 program in criminal justice at Lackawanna, students can expect to take courses such as:

  • Introduction to criminal justice
  • Crime scene investigation
  • Crime prevention
  • Law enforcement
  • Forensic science
  • Forensic psychology
  • Juvenile justice
  • Criminal justice ethics
  • Criminal justice research methods

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