
Criminal Justice
Degree and Certificate Programs
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Do you desire to make your community a better place? If so, a degree in Criminal Justice from Western Texas College offers many opportunities to use your skills for the greater good.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- WTC designed the Criminal Justice Program to have a real-world perspective.
- Faculty use their real-life work experience to enhance the instructional curriculum.
- Work-based credit: If you have completed basic police or corrections academy training, you may be eligible to receive college credit toward your Criminal Justice degree.
DEGREE & CERTIFICATES OFFERED
The Criminal Justice Program offers the Associate of Applied Science Degree (2 years) and two certificate options.
- Criminal Justice Certificate (1-year)
- Security/Loss Prevention Specialist Certificate (1-year)*
For course descriptions and tuition and fee information, please see the Course Catalog.
Download the White Paper.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & OUTLOOK
WTC prepares graduates for entry-level jobs in many Criminal Justice fields, including:
- Corrections
- Investigation
- Juvenile Justice
- Law Enforcement
- Probation/Parole
- Security and Loss Prevention.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, most positions will see growth through 2030, including police and detectives (7%), probation and correctional treatment specialists (4%), and security (15%).
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Ready to apply? Check out our New Student Checklist. For more information on applying to the program, please contact:
Brian Martinez
Instructor
brian.martinez@wtc.edu
Shawn Fonville
Dean of Career & Technical Education
Building 15, Room 108
shawn.fonville@wtc.edu
325-574-7645
*Pending approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.