BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
Tarleton State University
Create Your Career
Build on your law enforcement training, and make a difference in your community with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Tarleton State University. This broad-based education builds on the training you already have under your belt. A variety of completed training and experience is accepted – from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), certifiable military training, and federal criminal justice training – as well as other recognized training programs outside of Texas. Your hours and types of training are evaluated on an individual basis by the Program Coordinator (commissioned Texas Peace Officer), then presented to the Interdisciplinary Degree Programs Committee for approval.
Pathway associate program options:
Dual Enrollment
Tarleton State University & Blinn College District
Duration
2-4 Years
Total Credit Hours
120 Hours
Requirements
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Careers And Median Salaries
Police/Sheriff's Officer
$62,760
Private Investigator
$40,381
Security Consultant
$74,870
Probation Officer
$60,250
Our Graduates Have Landed
Here’s where you can find our alumni:
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- The procedures and rules of evidence
- Understanding and application of the theories of crime causation
- Analysis of contemporary ethical issues in crime and justice.
- Coursework that blends academic and practical knowledge
Faculty Spotlight
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Dr. Brown is a faculty affiliate in The Institute on Violence Against Women and Human Trafficking at Tarleton. In addition to her interest in crimes against women and children, her research interests include child abduction murder investigation, crime scene investigation, serial murder, crime scene assessment, technology-facilitated crimes against children, forensic evidence, and other solvability factors affecting murder investigations.CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Dr. McIntosh is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Tarleton State University. With a solid commitment to comprehensive education, she employs diverse teaching methods, including face-to-face and online lectures using curated videos and current affairs articles, to engage students and facilitate a deep understanding of course content.FAQ
Detective/Investigator, Security Consultant, Officer
Criminology, Homeland Security, Rules of Criminal Evidence
Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more.
Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS
This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 3% growth rate in this field.
Book an appointment with us at https://www.picktime.com/RELLIS
Click here to apply now.
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION
Tarleton State University
Create Your Career
Build on your law enforcement training, and make a difference in your community with a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration. This broad-based education builds on the training you already have under your belt. A variety of completed training and experience is accepted – from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE), certifiable military training, and federal criminal justice training – as well as other recognized training programs outside of Texas. Your hours and types of training are evaluated on an individual basis by the Program Coordinator (commissioned Texas Peace Officer), then presented to the Interdisciplinary Degree Programs Committee for approval.
Pathway associate program options:
Dual Enrollment
Tarleton State University & Blinn College District
Duration
2-4 Years
Total Credit Hours
120 Hours
Requirements
View or Download Requirements
Careers And Median Salaries
Police/Sheriff's Officer
$62,760
Security Consultant
$74,870
Probation Officer
$60,250
Private Investigator
$40,381
Our Graduates Have Landed
Here’s where you can find our alumni:
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- The procedures and rules of evidence
- Understanding and application of the theories of crime causation
- Analysis of contemporary ethical issues in crime and justice
- Coursework that blends academic and practical knowledge
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Katherine Brown
Dr. Brown is a faculty affiliate in The Institute on Violence Against Women and Human Trafficking at Tarleton. In addition to her interest in crimes against women and children, her research interests include child abduction murder investigation, crime scene investigation, serial murder, crime scene assessment, technology-facilitated crimes against children, forensic evidence, and other solvability factors affecting murder investigations.
Criminal Justice
Faculty Spotlight
Dr. SHANTOL MCINTOSH
Dr. McIntosh is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Tarleton State University. With a solid commitment to comprehensive education, she employs diverse teaching methods, including face-to-face and online lectures using curated videos and current affairs articles, to engage students and facilitate a deep understanding of course content.
Criminal Justice
FAQ
Detective/Investigator, Security Consultant, Officer
Criminology, Homeland Security, Rules of Criminal Evidence
Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more.
Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS
This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 3% growth rate in this field.
Book an appointment here: Microsoft Bookings
Click here to apply now.
FAQ
Detective/Investigator, Security Consultant, Officer
Criminology, Homeland Security, Rules of Criminal Evidence
Texas A&M-RELLIS offers a free career assessment to help determine your career interests and a major to match. Visit Vita Navis to learn more.
Free Access Code: TAMUSrellis-ExploreNS
This program is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 3% growth rate in this field.
Book an appointment with us at https://www.picktime.com/RELLIS
Click here to apply now.
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