Criminal Justice Degree

The criminal justice degree program at The University of West Florida 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 Florida colleges that offer criminal justice degrees.

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The University of West Florida

4755 Southwest 46th Court, Ocala, FL

UWF is a public institution located in Pensacola, FL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. UWF has an annual student enrollment of about twelve thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to The University of West Florida. A score in a range of 1400 to 1700 on the SAT, or 21 to 26 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school accepts around 70 percent of applicants. Of those applicants admitted, around 36 percent of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at uwf.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay around $5,600, while out-of-state residents pay $20,000 for the year. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,000 per year. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at UWF through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Students may visit the school's http://uwf.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Criminal Justice Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of West Florida has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Ocala, FL
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $75120

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