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 10,447 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $50,894 – $213,199 |
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
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Jobs available locally 1,607 |
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 +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $21,268 – $185,240 |
Program Level:
Pre-Majors/Transfer
Program Type:
Face-to-Face
Department:
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Institute:
Public Service
College:
SPC
What is the Criminal Justice Pre-Major?
The Criminal Justice Pre-Major is designed to provide students with a basic foundation in legal studies. Students will gain a broad understanding of the historical and philosophical basis of criminal law as well as the substantive and procedural aspects. The curriculum has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and is guaranteed to transfer to any criminal justice bachelor’s degree program in Texas Public Universities.
What will I learn?
A broad understanding of the historical and philosophical basis of criminal law as well as the substantive and procedural aspects.
What can I do with this course of study?
Transfer to any criminal justice bachelor’s degree program in Texas Public Universities.
What's special about the program?
The curriculum has been approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and is guaranteed to transfer to any criminal justice bachelor’s degree program in Texas Public Universities.
The Criminal Justice Field of Study is designed to provide students with a basic foundation in legal studies.
Degrees and Certificates
St. Philip's College programs offer the following degree(s) and certificate(s). View our Course Catalog for more information.
Contact Us
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John James Program Director |
MLK : Sutton Learning Center (SLC), 219U |
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Department Location Social & Behavioral Sciences Department |
MLK : Sutton Learning Center (SLC), 219 |