Allied College

Allied College has a very simple mission: They want to provide an education that is instructional and informative and that will ready you for a lifelong career in health care or criminal justice that you will regard as more than just a source of income.

Quality Career Training for Twenty-Five Years

For the past 25 years, Allied College has offered quality career training, starting with their original campus, Allied College - North in St. Louis, Missouri which opened in 1981. The second Allied Campus, called South, opened its doors in Fenton, Missouri in 1992.

The two Allied Colleges are owned and managed by High-Tech Institute. Including the Allied School, HTI consists of 22 campuses in 15 states throughout the country.

In addition, Allied College offers:

• Graduate placement assistance
• Experienced instructors
• Modern training facilities and equipment
• Flexibility with day and evening classes for your convenience

Earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice

It is possible to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in a shorter time than you probably thought possible with Allied College's Criminal Justice program.

What Kinds of Jobs Are Available for Criminal Justice Professionals?

Juvenile Justice

Have an influence on the lives of American youth when you become a Juvenile Probation Officer or Youth Counselor. It just takes a single person to make a difference.

Judicial Administration

You will be able to operate on the front line of crime fighting if you pursue a career in Judicial Administration. Some possible jobs include:

• Investigator
• Police Officer
• Highway Patrol Officer
• Sheriff's Deputy
• Coast Guard Crewman
• Park Ranger

You will take an active role in serving, protecting, and fighting against crime.

Law Enforcement

More than 3 million criminals in jails, prisons, and halfway houses are supervised by those in the field of Law Enforcement. These qualified workers are needed to work with offenders or to complete administrative work behind the scenes.

Correctional Administration

Develop into a key player in the judicial process and make each day your day in court. Graduates of the Correctional Administration program can influence the U.S. justice system by working as court clerks, court reporters, bailiffs, or victim's advocates.

What will you learn when you enroll in the Criminal Justice program?

• Constitutional and criminal law
• Principles of criminalistics and investigation
• Instruction in how prisons and jails work
• Juvenile justice system overview
• Comprehending the function and purpose of parole and probation systems
• History and objectives of terrorist organizations and what the United States does to counter international and domestic terrorism
• Understanding the role and function that police play in the community
• Training in policy and law having to do with the use of deadly force by police and others authorized to bear firearms
• Skills for crisis intervention
• Theories of criminal behavior

Which career choices are available to graduates?

Following completion of the program, the following careers are open to you:

• Corrections or Parole Officer
• Juvenile Detention Officer or Youth Counselor
• Group Home Supervisor, Correctional Treatment Specialist, or Probation Coordinator
• Bailiff or Victim Services Specialist
• Corporate Security Specialist, Corporate Investigator, or Homeland Security Officer
• Police Officer
• Detective or Highway Patrol Officer

NOTE: In order work in the area of law enforcement in Missouri, you must be licensed as a peace officer.

Passing the Missouri Peace Officer License Exam and successfully graduating from the program covering Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) are the two requirements.

If you are thinking of moving to another state, be sure to check out the certification requirements of that state.

Allied College - North

Allied College - South