Pathway

Public Safety & Legal Services

Stackable certificate options help you learn relevant skills in these high-demand fields. Degree and transfer (to bachelor’s degree) options available.

This degree is the starting point for law enforcement, the court system, corrections, government agencies like the FBI, CIA and Homeland Security, Parole, Probation, Crime Scene Investigation, and Forensics
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Criminal Justice Transfer

Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
Offered in the Classroom & 100% Online

Criminal Justice

Direct to Work
Offered in the Classroom & 100% Online

Homeland Security

Direct to Work, Stackable
Offered in the Classroom & 100% Online

Law Enforcement

Direct to Work, Stackable
Learn to prepare legal arguments for lawsuits, draft pleadings and motions to be filed with the court, obtain affidavits, and help attorneys during trials. Complete the certificate and start working immediately or complete the A.A.S and transfer to a four-year college or university.
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Paralegal Transfer

Transfer to CU Denver's College of Liberal Arts & Sciences or School of Public Affairs
Offered in the Classroom, Hybrid or 100% Online

Paralegal

Direct to Work
Offered in the Classroom, Hybrid or 100% Online

Paralegal Certificate

Direct to Work, Stackable
Offered in the Classroom, Hybrid or 100% Online

Paralegal Transfer

Transfer to CU Denver's Criminal Justice Program

Paralegal Transfer

Transfer to CU Denver's Public Administration Program