DC program at MCTC expands in-person opportunities
Published on Apr 16, 2026
The Criminal Justice Program at Maysville Community and Technical College is now offering
in-person courses to Dual Credit students in the service area.
Two of the courses in the program are eligible for in-person attendance, including Intro to Criminal Justice and Criminal Investigations. Both courses count toward an associate degree in the field and are transferable to any of MCTC’s four-year university partners.
“Offering these courses in-person is a great opportunity for high school students to be introduced to criminal justice early and get a better understanding of the scope of the field, and what careers it can lead to,” remarked Dallas McKinney, program coordinator and associate professor in the Criminal Justice Program.
A typical class session for these courses will be held 2 days a week, one being a lecture and the other focusing on crime scene investigations.
“The Dual Credit program at MCTC provides students with a powerful head start on their
academic journeys by allowing them to earn college credits while still in high school.
This opportunity not only accelerates degree completion but also reduces the overall
cost of higher education. By experiencing college-level coursework early, students
build confidence, sharpen skill sets, and transition more smoothly into postsecondary
education and the workforce,” said Alisha Plummer, director of Dual Credit at the
college.
Overall, the courses offered to Dual Credit students give them a broad overview of careers in the field and a chance to meet professionals in law enforcement, corrections, investigations, and crime lab work.
“I hope students can come away from these courses with a better understanding of how different the field of criminal justice can be and how to better work with their communities,” McKinney said.
