Criminal Justice Program

​​​​​​​​For 50+ years, DMACC has been a leader in providing criminal justice education programs. The DMACC Criminal Justice Degree Program is designed to provide a general criminal justice education that allows you to enter the workforce, move on to advanced training, or gain additional skills to enhance your career.
 

Choose Your Path​

​Meet Your Professors

Jessica ColeJessica Cole

Criminal Justice Co-Chair
Law Enforcement
​Ankeny Campus
515-964-6615
jlcole2@dmacc.edu

Samantha O'HaraSamantha O'Hara

​Criminal Justice Co-Chair
​Corrections
Ankeny Campus
515-964-6667
sjohara@dmacc.edu

Steve BargerSteve Barger

TSA Homeland Security Chair
Law Enforcement
Ankeny Campus
515-964-6525
sgbarger2@dmacc.edu

Traci Dow-WyattTraci Dow-Wyatt

Professor
Ames Hunziker Center
515-326-0877
tadowwyatt@dmacc.edu

Danielle GalienDanielle Galien

CSI Certificate Coordinator
Ankeny Campus
515-965-7306
dgalien@dmacc.edu

Steve MartinSteve Martin

Career Academy
Ankeny Campus
515-965-7334
slmartin10@dmacc.edu

 

Jay Van KirkJay Van Kirk

Federal Law Enforcement
Ankeny Campus
Building 3W, Room 37L
515-965-7361
jlvankirk@dmacc.edu

Tim SpoonerTim Spooner

Private Security
Ankeny Campus
Building 3W, Room 37L
515-694-6475
tjspooner1@dmacc.edu

​Adjunct Professors
Numerous part-time adjunct faculty from criminal justice & homeland security agencies from across the nation also assist with the program instruction.



 

​Employment in the criminal justice field is highly dependent upon one's character and background. Students who have a criminal history may complete the program of study, but it is NOT likely that they will find employment in the criminal justice field, and students with a criminal history may NOT be eligible for an internship, which is required for the AAS degree.