Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Clarendon College prepares students for instruction that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Students who graduate from the criminal justice degree program will have knowledge in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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Clarendon College

101 College Heights, Cisco, TX

About

Clarendon College, located in Clarendon, Texas, was founded in 1898 and was originally established by the Methodist Episcopal Church, South and operated as a private institution. In 1927 the school was purchased by the Clarendon school board due to financial difficulties operating the school.

As a result the school was reopened as a two year institution when it had originally grown into a bachelor degree granting institution, having awarded its first such degrees its final year as a private school. The school serves the counties of Armstrong, Childress, Briscoe, Conley, Collingsworth, Gray, Wheeler and Hall.

Academics

Individuals wishing to study at Clarendon College may choose from a variety of programs that allow for transfer or career development. Academic transfer is accomplished by first completing a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to complete one's bachelor degree.

Career programs provide education and training in a high demand field or industry, preparing the individual for entry into the workforce for the purposes of long term employment upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Agriculture
• Architecture
• Commerce
• Education
• Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Clarendon College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that are at least eighteen years old or have a high school diploma. Prospective students are asked to complete the application, pay all fees, submit transcripts and test scores if available, and take a placement exam prior to registration if deemed necessary.

Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor is also encouraged for new students. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is awarded based on need as determined by the applicant's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Career Options for Graduates

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of correctional officers and jailers.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of members of police force.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of police and detectives employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).