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ACCEPTANCE RATE

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FINANCIAL AID RATE

94%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

20

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,557

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

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Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at James Sprunt Community College prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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James Sprunt Community College (JSCC)

286 ICC Loop Road, Spindale, NC

James Sprunt Community College serves as an educational resource for the residents of Duplin and nearby counties. The main campus occupies a 53-acre land consists of seven main buildings, offices, student centers and other facilities situated at133 James Sprunt Drive, Kenansville, NC 28349. The attractive landscape and setting makes this campus a hub for educational and cultural development for the students. JSCC offers a broad array of curriculum and non-curriculum courses that address the needs of the community it serves.

This college is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges to grant Associate degree, Certificate and Diploma programs designed to provide a strong foundation for a professional career or higher education in four-year institutions. Students from transfer programs can continue with their four-year course in any NC Community College and University of North Carolina, as well as in other colleges and universities.

Continuing Education programs are divided into ten major areas such as occupational extension, allied health, basic skills, emergency medical services and community services, among others. Classes for these programs are held in different locations across the county.

For self-motivated students who wish to take courses with a flexible schedule, JSCC provides distance learning opportunities. They have the option to take online, hybrid, interactive video and web-supplemented courses.

JSCC is a partner of the community in building a better future as it supports the students in attaining their personal, academic and career goals.  This is brought to life through providing quality educational programs anchored on a competency-based curricular approach for all students.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. JSCC has offered the following degree levels for students:

  • Less Than One Year Certificate
  • Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Less Than One Year Certificate0
Associate's Degree1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Criminal Justice program at James Sprunt Community College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the applicants James Sprunt Community College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, James Sprunt Community College may offer student services including:

  • Online course work available
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Helping students find work after graduation
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