Criminal Justice Degree

The Criminal Justice Degree curriculum prepares students for a career in criminal justice administration, emergency management, social services and education.

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What to Know at a Glance

Duration

2 year associate degree (60 sch)

Delivery

A blend of face-to-face and online; Face-to-face

Scheduling Options

Full-time; Part-time; Day classes

Where it is offered

Main Campus, #2 on the campus map

About Criminal Justice Administration

 The Criminal Justice Degree program enhances a student’s communication and critical thinking skills through study and interactions with faculty and other students preparing them for a career in the criminal justice field.

Possible Careers and Salaries

Police Patrol Officer

$47,883

Special Agent

$50,920

Probation Officer

$39,109

Correctional Officer

$40,129

Lawyer

$84,293

Tuition Costs

Approximate total program cost for full-time in-district (Bowie County residents) is $5,960.

Student spotlight

“Chief Gass’s testimony of his law enforcement career gave me even more of a drive to make an impact on the world.”

– April Hackett-Hinton, Student

Student spotlight

“Chief Gass’s testimony of his law enforcement career gave me even more of a drive to make an impact on the world.”

– April Hackett-Hinton, Student

Student spotlight

“Chief Gass’s testimony of his law enforcement career gave me even more of a drive to make an impact on the world.”

– April Hackett-Hinton, Student

Program Contacts

Stephen Gass

Criminal Justice Program Coordinator

Mary Ellen Young, Ed.D.

Dean of Liberal, Performing Arts, & Social Sciences

Contact Texarkana College to Get Started

Let’s talking about starting your career in Criminal Justice Administration.

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