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- School Code: 363800
- Phone: (817) 257-7000
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Law and Justice Administration Degree
The law and justice administration degree program at Texas College helps to prepare students to apply practices and theories of criminal justice that they will utilize for the structure management, direction and control of various criminal justice agencies, such as police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer law and justice administration degrees.
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Texas College (TC)
2800 S University Dr, Fort Worth, TX
Texas College is a nonprofit private historically black institution located in Tyler, Texas. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. The Christian Methodist Episcopal affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. The lower student/teacher ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the smaller enrollment, around 930 students, maintained by Texas College.
Students may select from a few areas of study, including:
- Business Administration
- General Studies
- Health and Physical Education, Fitness
- Education
- Political Science
- Law and Justice Administration
The school has an open enrollment policy, admitting any applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is close to $11,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Texas College Steers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Football (NAIA Division I)
- Golf (NAIA Division I)
- Soccer (NAIA Division I)
Students can take a look at the school's http://www.texascollege.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Law and Justice Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. TC offers a bachelor's degree program in law and justice administration.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 17 |
| Female | 5 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 21 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Law and Justice Administration program at TC, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Regulatory Affairs Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.
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 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
Salary & Wages
- Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 340
- Average Hourly Rate: $52.14
- Average Annual Salary: $108460
- Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 230
- Average Hourly Rate: $45.14
- Average Annual Salary: $93890
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Texas College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Texas College may provide services like:- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Texas College is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Red River Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Red River Athletic Conference)
- Football (Sooner Athletic Conference)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball