Criminal Justice (B.S.C.J.)

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

This degree program is designed to provide students with the tools necessary to gain employment in related criminal justice fields such as probation, parole, policing, asset protection and other non-practitioner roles such as research and rehabilitation counseling.

Course Rotations

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SPRING 2025 SEMESTER CLASSES

CJ 1310
CJ 2310
CJ 3300
CJ 3346
CJ 3347
CJ 4310
CJ 4334
CJ 4340
CJ 4309L
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FALL 2025 SEMESTER CLASSES

TBD

#1 Ranked best school for criminal justice in Texas

(Ranked by College Factual)

What jobs can you pursue with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice?

  • Probation Officer
  • Police Officer
  • Bailiff
  • Correctional Officer
  • Paralegal
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Detective
  • Victim Advocate
  • Private Investigator

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