Criminal Justice
Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Jobs available locally 10,258 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $50,998 – $214,067 |
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
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Jobs available locally 1,610 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $45,156 – $141,315 |
Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
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Jobs available locally 96 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $21,261 – $185,130 |
Program Level:
Degrees, Online
Program Type:
Face-to-Face, Fully Online
Department:
Public Policy & Service
Institute:
Public Service
College:
SAC
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What is the Criminal Justice program?This program provides a basic knowledge of the criminal justice system, including criminal law, policing, court procedures, corrections, protective services and more. What will I learn?You’ll learn about the criminal justice system and the various roles within the field. You’ll gain an understanding of criminal law and policing, court procedures, sentencing, prisons, probation and parole, and juvenile justice. What can I do with this course of study?This degree can lead to a variety of rewarding, in-demand careers in public safety. You’ll gain exposure to different professions in the criminal justice system, as well as learn directly from professionals in the field. |
You’ll be prepared to pursue entry-level careers in law enforcement, policing, security, the legal system, community correctional programs, juvenile justice, child advocacy, protective services and other service agencies. Graduates can also pursue further education, such as a bachelor’s degree, to advance their careers. What's special about the program?SAC’s Criminal Justice program includes three different associate of science degrees: Law Enforcement, Law Enforcement Peace Officer Option, and Correctional Science, all of which are available either in-person or fully online. Because faculty interaction directly impacts student success, classes are kept small, with no more than 32 students. |
- Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement, A.A.S.♦︎
- Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Peace Officer Option, A.A.S.♦︎
- Criminal Justice: Correctional Science, A.A.S.♦︎
- Criminal Justice: Occupational Skills Award (OSA) ♦︎
Criminal Justice: Associate of Arts
Criminal Justice: Associate of Arts with Criminal Justice Field of Study
♦ This symbol indicates the offering is also available fully online.
Students who are active/licensed Texas Peace Officers (who completed a TCOLE-certified Peace Officer Program) will receive credit for the 4 CJLE Basic Peace Officer courses (20 hours total) upon completion of 6 hours of criminal justice credits at SAC from the following choices: CRIJ 1310, CRIJ 1306 or CRIJ 1307. The SAC CJLE Basic Peace Officer courses given credit are:
a. CJLE 1506 - Basic Peace Officer I
b. CJLE 1512 - Basic Peace Officer II
c. CJLE 1518 - Basic Peace Officer III
d. CJLE 1524 - Basic Peace Officer IV
Justification for awarding this credit for prior learning is based on the standards established for Peace officer courses credential by Texas Commission on Law Enforcement at www.tcole.texas.gov/content/training-requirements.
Get tuition exemption on criminal justice courses within a degree plan
Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement, Peace Officer Option, A.A.S.:
1) Anyone who has attended and completed a Texas Police Academy can be given up to 20 semester hours of credit, if pursuing this degree. Evidence [copy of Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (TCOLE) peace officer license if peace officer, or certificate for non-peace officers] of completion is required.
2) Active, commissioned police officers (not detention officers) can have the tuition exempted/waived under Texas Senate Bill 1210. Active peace officers must provide a department letter (from a supervisor or Human Resources) disclosing that they are active police officers to take advantage of this.
Interested in completing the Law Enforcement Academy?
If you have questions regarding the program or have decided that you would like to attend the Law Enforcement Academy, click here.
Coordinator
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Myra J. Navarro, JD, MSCJ, MSM |
Full-time Faculty
| Marc S. Martinez NAHC 346 (210) 486-0546 mmartinez2571@najwc.com |
Jacob Stark NAHC 346 (210) 486-1325 jstark15@najwc.com |
Adjunct Faculty
| Kaitlyn Holmes | James Blair | Rick Carroll |
| Tanya Grant | Paul Lechowick | Valerie Martinez |
| Dora Mendoza | Vanessa Salinas | Oscar Ruiz |
| Ariel Salas | Edward Saucedo | Carlos Zuniga |
For Additional Assistance: Call the call center at (210) 212-5266.
Department Contacts
| Dr. Leonard Lira Chair NAHC 309 (210) 486-1321 llira20@najwc.com |
Isela S. Argenal Academic Unit Assistant NAHC 303 (210) 486-1313 largenal@najwc.com |
Cynthia E. Gonzales |
| Marcus Dlugosz Administrative Assistant NAHC 303 (210) 486-1315 mdlugosz@najwc.com |