Western Texas College

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%).