Criminal Justice Programs  |  Chemical Dependency Program  |  Police Academy

Degrees: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Chemical Dependency;
Bachelor of Applied Science in Criminal Justice; Associate of Science in Criminal Justice; and Police Academy Certification.
Criminal Justice
Overview
The mission of the Criminal Justice Program at Western New Mexico University is to assist law enforcement and corrections agencies by providing quality candidates for employment and by assisting agencies to become more efficient and effective in their role of administering criminal justice, maintaining order, and controlling crime in society. The Criminal Justice Program strives to fulfill this mission by offering a comprehensive program of education, two and four year academic degrees in Criminal Justice, and continuing education offerings designed to provide practitioners with opportunities to develop professionally.
Criminal Justice Degree Programs
The Criminal Justice Program offers a five month certificate program as well as
associate and bachelor degrees. The two and four year degree programs provide students with a solid foundation in a liberal arts education. This foundation is strengthened through Criminal Justice courses which provide the professional orientation needed for employment in local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies.
Students seeking a B.A.S. degree choose either a Corrections or Policing concentration depending on their career goals. Minors are not required but are recommended in fields such as Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Chemical Dependency, Computer Science, Spanish, Accounting or Public Administration.
Chemical Dependency
The Chemical Dependency degree prepares students for careers in areas of chemical dependency, counseling, prevention, administration, and research. Students will be able to be employed in public and private organizations as counselors, clinical directors, program directors, prevention, research, case managers, and managers in both adolescent and adult treatment programs.