Degree and Certificate Programs

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.

• 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. 

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%).

• Criminal Justice Certificate

The Criminal Justice Program offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree (2 years) and two certificate options.

• Criminal Justice Certificate (1 year)

• Security/Loss Prevention Specialist Certificate (1 year)

View your courses and tuition and fee information in the Course Catalog. For more information about the program, see our Criminal Justice White Paper, available in English or Spanish.

The ultimate goal of the degree plan is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Due to possible changes at the receiving institution, students are encouraged to review pathway requirements frequently. This document is intended for advising purposes only. 

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