Bachelor Of Science In Criminal Justice

Tarleton State University

Create Your Career

Make a difference in your community with a degree in Criminal Justice offered by Tarleton State University. The Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice is designed to merge academic knowledge with applied experience. The program offers courses that prepare students for career entry or promotion in a variety of criminal justice areas, as well as federal employment and/or graduate study. Faculty integrate textbook material with professional practices, providing valuable insights into the justice system. With a curriculum designed for high-quality instruction, the program’s structure provides an opportunity for interaction with other students and professionals with the same interests. Ultimately, the criminal justice field offers many employment opportunities with ample job security.

Pathway associate program:

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

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

Crime Scene Analyst

$60,690

Criminal Investigator

$81,490

Intelligence Analyst

$97,866

Police Officer/Detective

$66,020

Our Graduates Have Landed

Here’s where you can find our alumni:

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • The role of the judiciary in the criminal justice system 
  • The organization of law enforcement agencies, the police role in society, and current and emerging issues.
  • Analysis of contemporary ethical issues in crime and justice.
  • Understanding and application of the theories of crime causation.

Faculty Spotlight

DR. KATHERINE BROWN

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.
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DR. SHANTOL MCINTOSH

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Dr. McIntosh is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice in the Department of Criminal Justice at Tarleton State University. Her research interests focus on vital aspects of criminal justice, ranging from policing, police and youth interaction, youth gangs, delinquency, victimization, child/youth maltreatment, crime against girls/women, prison population, correction officers' excessive use of force, and policy implications.
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FAQ

Criminal Investigator, Intelligence Analyst, Crime Scene Analyst, Detective

Criminal Justice Capstone, Police Systems & Practices, Criminal Justice Ethics

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).

Bachelor of Science In Criminal Justice

Tarleton State University

Create Your Career

Make a difference in your community with a degree in Criminal Justice offered by Tarleton State University. The Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice is designed to merge academic knowledge with applied experience. The program offers courses that prepare students for career entry or promotion in a variety of criminal justice areas, as well as federal employment and/or graduate study. Faculty integrate textbook material with professional practices, providing valuable insights into the justice system. With a curriculum designed for high-quality instruction, the program’s structure provides an opportunity for interaction with other students and professionals with the same interests. Ultimately, the criminal justice field offers many employment opportunities with ample job security.

Pathway associate program:

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

 

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

Crime Scene Analyst

$60,690

Criminal Investigator

$84,490

Intelligence Analyst

$97,866

Police/Detective

$66,020

Our Graduates Have Landed

Here’s where you can find our alumni:

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • The role of the judiciary in the criminal justice system 
  • The organization of law enforcement agencies, the police role in society, and current and emerging issues.
  • Analysis of contemporary ethical issues in crime and justice.
  • Understanding and application of the theories of crime causation.

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. Dr. McIntosh’s research interests focus on vital aspects of criminal justice, ranging from policing, police and youth interaction, youth gangs, delinquency, victimization, child/youth maltreatment, crime against girls/women, prison population, correction officers’ excessive use of force, and policy implications. Her presence within the academic community is marked by her engaging teaching methods and genuine dedication to preparing the next generation of criminal justice professionals. Her diverse approach to and interest in education and research embodies Tarleton State University’s excellence culture.

Criminal Justice

FAQ

Criminal Investigator, Intelligence Analyst, Crime Scene Analyst, Detective

Criminal Justice Capstone, Police Systems & Practices, Criminal Justice Ethics

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).

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We’re here to help! If you have questions about the application process, a specific degree program, or anything else, simply fill out the form and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.