Criminal Justice

The NMC Criminal Justice Program prepares students for career employment in criminal justice agencies including police, courts, corrections, and emerging alternative programs. The program curriculum emphasizes both a theoretical and a practical approach to the major fields of criminal justice. The program trains citizens and current and future criminal justice professionals to have excellent oral and written communication skills, cognitive and analytical skills, and an understanding and appreciation of the diversity in society.

Associate in Applied Science Criminal Justice (A.A.S. Criminal Justice)

The Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students for middle-management positions in law enforcement/public safety occupations and will give students an excellent head start toward these careers:

Attorney
Forensic Technician
Private Investigator
Corporate Security Analyst
Juvenile Offender Counselor
Private Security Officer
Corrections Officer
Legal Assistant
Probation Officer
Probation Officer
Criminal Investigator
Loss Prevention Investigator
Rock Concert Security Specialist
Criminal Justice Researcher
Paralegal
Substance Abuse Counselor
Criminal Justice Systems Analyst
Parole Agent
Court Clerk
Police Officer

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) Degree

BSCJ

In collaboration with the Northern Marianas College, the University of Guam School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) offers a 3+1 program for students interested in receiving a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree.

The 3+1 BSCJ Program is available to new and current NMC students, or alumni who have already received an associate’s degree, and would like to continue their education, achieving a next-level degree.

Students will be allowed to start their journey at NMC and finish their final courses from UOG with a bachelor’s degree without having to leave the CNMI!

For more information, please contact the SBPA Connect Team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 671-735-2501.

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Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

CJ PLO 1: Explain the nature of crime and the operation of the criminal justice system.
CJ PLO 2: Recognize and explain criminal procedure, and laws and Supreme Court decisions that govern police work.
CJ PLO 3: In criminal law, classify crimes, identify the elements of a crime, and explain the laws governingarrests.
CJ PLO 4: Identify the structure and functions of police organization.
CJ PLO 5: Write a comprehensive factual and concise police report.
CJ PLO 6: Explain the nature of juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system.
CJ PLO 7: Explain the law, prevention, and treatment of substance abuse.
CJ PLO 8: Explain the social values and ethics underlying the criminal justice process.
CJ PLO 9: Access and use both print and non-print information technology to perform academic and non-academic tasks.
CJ PLO 10: Appreciate, promote and practice the value of good health.
CJ PLO 11: Appreciate the uniqueness of, and recognize the relationship between different languages and cultures.

Individualized Degree Plans (IDPs)

*All Certificate of Completion programs are currently only offered to cadets/students in one of the partnering academies with NMC

* The Associate of Science in Fire Science Technology degree includes courses that are currently only offered through fire training academies in partnership with NMC. The degree is recommended for those who have obtained a Certificate of Completion in Fire Science Technology or those who have completed the program required courses in other institutes.

Faculty / Staff

Zerlyn Taimanao

Program Coordinator | Instructor
Kaylene Camacho Alepuyo

Administrative Assistant III

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