Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at Tarrant County 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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Tarrant County College

1333 W. Washington, Stephenville, TX

About

Tarrant County College, located in Fort Worth, Texas, was founded in 1965 as Tarrant County Junior College. Currently the school is comprised of five campuses and is the sixth largest college in Texas. The five campuses include Northwest Campus in Hurst, the Southeast Campus in Arlington, and the Northwest, South and Trinity Campuses in Fort Worth. The school serves over 44,000 students annually. The school was established to provide postsecondary and higher education opportunities to residents of Tarrant County, and as a result has formed several services, programs and facilities dedicated to reaching the widest number of students possible. In addition, the school offers study abroad opportunities which are normally unavailable at two year institutions. TCC takes pride in its role in assisting students achieve their goals, and works hard to ensure that it will continue to be able to do so by anticipating student needs for both current and future students.

Academics

Tarrant County College offers students the choice between academic transfer and career development programs. Students wishing to pursue academic transfer will enter a curriculum that completes the first two years of a four year education. Once completed students will apply to a college or university to continue their education over the following two years in order to earn a bachelor's degree. Students applying to public colleges and universities in Texas will find transfer made easier through the completion of a specific set of courses that guarantees admission. Individuals wishing to apply to out of state or private institutions will have to meet the transfer  requirements of the individual school.

Career training programs provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional. Students will take both classroom and practical courses, with the former providing theory and the latter providing a forum for skill development through supervised practice. Programs take between one and two years to complete and provide the student with a certificate or diploma that demonstrates one's competency in the studied field and assists in seeking employment at the entry level.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• History
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Nursing

In addition, the school offers continuing education and adult education courses. Continuing education courses are designed to update specific skills and knowledge for professionals, and are often required to renew a license or certification. Adult education courses are for individuals wishing to return to school and complete the equivalent of a high school education through study and examination.

Admissions and Financial Aid

TCC is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual that wishes to enroll to do so through the completion of the application and the payment of all fees by the end of registration. Students should meet the minimum requirements of the school for entry, which are being eighteen years of age or having an equivalent of a high school diploma. Student s should also supply transcripts and test scores which may be used in lieu of a placement exam if scored high enough. Students should also participate in new student orientation and meet with a counselor prior to registration to discuss options and curriculum.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the school to determine the student's needs and aid program eligibility when completing the financial aid packet. Students must reapply for financial aid prior to the start of each academic year.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tarrant County College offers an associate's degree program in criminal justice.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).