刑事司法 - A.A.S. 学位/.A. 学位/证书
Start Y我们的 Career in Law Enforcement or Other 刑事司法 Fields
的 public depends on law enforcement and criminal justice professionals to protect life and property and to uphold the law. 的 opportunity to serve and protect the public attracts many to this challenging job, which requires honesty, sound judgment, integrity, and a sense of responsibility.
ACC offers three options to help you enter this rewarding and demanding field including:
- An 原子吸收程度 in Law Enforcement and Police Administration that prepares you for careers in law enforcement related occupations.
- An AA程度 刑事司法 that enables you to transfer to a f我们的-year university to pursue other types of criminal 正义的事业.
- A Certification in Basic Law Enforcement is earned by students who complete the basic police academy.
职业发展机会
A degree in criminal justice opens the path to a wide variety of careers in various 行业. With this degree, you can find career opportunities in state and local law enforcement, the federal government, corrections, forensics, c我们的trooms, law firms, nonprofit organizations, corporations, higher education and many other industries.
根据美国.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for police and detectives is projected to grow 7 percent nationally through 2026. 的 average salary for Law Enforcement Officers in Texas is over $62,000. Salary levels will vary depending on the place of employment, job title and level of experience.
Once graduates become certified by passing the TCOLE, they are eligible for employment in any law enforcement agency in the state of Texas.
For more information on career opportunities 刑事司法, please visit 职业教练 where you can explore the local job market, take a career assessment, and build a 的简历.
我将学习什么?
的 原子吸收程度 will prepare you for a career in law enforcement occupations. You will take c我们的ses in a wide variety of topics such as:
- C我们的t Systems and Practices
- Correctional Systems and Practices
- 美国的犯罪
- Criminal Investigation
- Police Systems and Practices
- 和更多的!
的 AA程度 will provide you with a solid foundation to take with you to a f我们的-year university as you major 刑事司法.
You will take c我们的ses in a wide variety of topics such as:
- Fundamentals of Criminal Law
- Correctional Systems and Practices
- C我们的t Systems and Practices
- 联邦政府
- 德州政府
- 和更多的!
的 Certification in Basic Law Enforcement prepares you for a career in Texas law enforcement. You will receive hands-on and realistic training in this program. Our staff includes police officers, administrators, judges, lawyers and college professors. 的y will prepare you for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) – the state licensing exam.
Curriculum Guide - 刑事司法 - A.A.S. 学位/.A. 学位/证书
Approximate yearly costs for the A.A.S. 学位 program are $4,200 for in-district students and $6,960 for those out-of-district. This includes tuition and fees. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
Yearly costs for the A.A. 学位 program are approximately $3,996 for in-district students and $6,750 for those out-of-district. This includes tuition and fees. Additional fees for books and supplies may vary.
Approximate yearly costs for the Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certificate program are $2,549 for in-district students and $3,699 for those out-of-district. This includes tuition and fees. Additional costs will be incurred for books, supplies 还有特殊费用.
For more information on education costs, payment options, payment plans, deadlines 更多信息，请访问我们的 学费和杂费 section.
Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. For more information, visit 我们的 金融援助 section.
*Alvin Community College may change tuition rates and other fees without notice or when so directed by the Board of Regents.
大学 & 职业生涯路径
刑事司法 is part of 我们的 法律,政府 & Public Service Career Pathway. 点击 the box below to see other programs that may interest you.