SOUTH PARIS — People who wish to prepare for a career in the criminal justice field will find a number of opportunities at University College at South Paris this fall. The University of Maine at Fort Kent, the University of Maine at Augusta and the University of Southern Maine each will offer courses in their criminal justice/justice studies programs in the fall semester, which begins in September.

UMFK will offer online courses in their B.S. in public safety administration program, their A.A. in criminal justice, and their A.A. in emergency management/homeland security programs. These programs are designed to prepare students academically with professional skills for work in public service, governmental management and public safety, including law enforcement and the criminal justice system at the federal, state, regional and local levels.

UMA will deliver courses in its justice studies programs online and via interactive television. UMA’s bachelor and associate degrees in justice studies provide opportunities in law enforcement, paralegal work, detective work, corrections and security.

USM will offer two criminology courses online this fall. USM offers a B.A. and a minor in criminology.

University College provides computer labs for those who don’t have access to high-speed Internet connections and training for people who are new to online learning.

Registration for the fall semester is open and ongoing. For more information contact University College at 207-743-9322 or visit ­­­­­­www.learn.maine/southparis.edu to view a course listing.