Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Discover a degree program designed to develop the analytical thinking, research, and writing skills that make you valuable to employers. With an A&M-Texarkana Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree, you can pursue careers in social service, law enforcement, courts, and corrections at the local, state, and federal agency levels. You can also pursue graduate or law school and a legal career. A&M-Texarkana’s expert faculty will help guide you in customizing your degree plan based on your interests and goals, so you’re ready to serve the community in whatever way you choose.
Program Information
Degree Name: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Degree Type: Undergraduate
Format: Face-to-Face/Hybrid
Credit Hours: 120
Catalog: Program Requirements
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Why Get Your Criminal Justice Degree from A&M-Texarkana?
Protect. Serve. Lead.
In A&M-Texarkana's BS in Criminal Justice program, you’ll customize your degree based on your unique goals and interests. You'll also choose how you learn, whether face-to-face or through online course options.
With professors who bring real-world experience into the classroom, regional and out-of-state agencies hosting A&M-Texarkana student interns, customizable degree options, close-knit classes, and flexible formats, A&M-Texarkana’s BSCJ offers you the opportunity, versatility, and skill set needed for a rewarding career in public service.
Program Highlights
Guided by Your Goals:
In A&M-Texarkana’s BS in Criminal Justice program, you’ll learn the foundational principles, laws, and operations of the criminal justice system, then choose an intentional mix of focused learning and instruction based on your own career choices with the help of expert faculty. Whether your interests lie in social service and rehabilitation or community corrections, you’ll receive the foundation and customization for your career path.
One Degree, Many Directions:
Criminal Justice is a versatile, interdisciplinary field of study with an equally broad profile of career interests for you. From law enforcement and courts to community corrections and juvenile justice, your degree becomes your personal direction to make a difference in your community in whatever way you choose to serve. A&M-Texarkana Criminal Justice alumni include past and present police officers, probation officers, game wardens, police chiefs, and victim advocates, just to name a few.
Skills that Stand the Test of Time:
An A&M-Texarkana Criminal Justice degree offers you a solid foundation for a long-term career. Most Criminal Justice jobs are in the public safety arena which is not threatened by the advancement of AI. Careers in Criminal Justice offer you a solid income with good benefits and retirement plans. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Criminal Justice FAQs:
What resources or learning methods will I experience in the program?
You’ll have the choice of face-to-face or online courses with web-enhanced course structures that include lecture, discussion, learning activities, reading, and experiential learning through internship opportunities for career preparation. With regional and state agencies hosting our student interns, you’ll gain a well-rounded education and be prepared to enter the workforce or continue your learning in law or graduate school.
Where are A&M-Texarkana Criminal Justice alumni employed today?
Our alumni have had careers as police officers, probation officers, game wardens, border patrol, police chiefs, correctional officers, child/family protective services agents, college professors, victim advocates, case managers, district attorneys and judges. We also have graduates working as public school teachers and business managers. A&M-Texarkana BSCJ alumni are actively employed and represent the versatility of a Criminal Justice degree.
What types of jobs are available to me as a Criminal Justice graduate?
You can pursue a career in law enforcement with local police, sheriff’s department, state police, game wardens, and federal agents. Opportunities also exist in probation and parole at the local, state, or federal level. Additionally, you can manage correctional facilities, juvenile probation and correction facilities, or work with victims of domestic violence or abused and neglected children. Other options include working for local prosecutors in case management and victims’ services, pursuing a legal career after law school, or working as a paralegal.
Are there other A&M-Texarkana programs related to the BS in Criminal Justice program?
Yes! Some examples include the A&M-Texarkana Pre-Law program and related courses from Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Leadership, and Social Work. Other majors can earn a minor in criminal justice and A&M-Texarkana Bachelor of Science in Leadership students can obtain a Criminal Justice complement to their degree. A&M-Texarkana Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies students can choose Criminal Justice as their anchor discipline.