Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement: The Three Rivers Community College Criminal Justice Department provides diverse, high-quality learning opportunities for students by providing training in the ethical, legal, social, and philosophical concepts necessary for law enforcement and criminal justice professionals to enter a global workforce, or transfer to a four year baccalaureate granting institution. Criminal Justice and Administration of Justice Department These programs are designed to prepare individuals for careers in criminal justice, law enforcement, and related careers.  Missouri law requires that all police officers and corrections officers attend a basic training academy before they start their careers.  Although TRCC does not offer academy training, we do offer you an opportunity to learn about many areas of study that are included in the academy process.  The more prepared and educated you are for academy training, the better chances you have for employment selection and promotions.  The programs are designed for career entry (Police Science) and for transfer to baccalaureate programs (Administration of Justice). Administration of Justice This program is designed to transfer into a bachelor's program at a 4 year university.  Graduates are awarded the Associate of Science Degree.  Employment opportunities for baccalaureate graduates include the FBI, Probation and Parole, Federal Corrections, and state/federal Conservation Department Officers, in addition to those with police science. Criminal Justice Graduates of the Criminal Justice Degree Option are awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree.  Employment opportunities include Police Departments, Sheriff's Departments, Highway Patrol, Jails and Prisons, and Military Police or Security. Link to College Catalog Contact Information Three Rivers Community College Criminal Justice Department Crisp Technology Center 2080 Three Rivers Blvd. Poplar Bluff, MO  63901 Phone Toll Free:  1-877-TRY-TRCC Direct:  1-573-840-9101 Email swest@trcc.edu