AA/AS in Criminal Justice and Corrections

This field of study prepares students who want to work in policing, courts, corrections, probation, parole, criminal investigation or forensic science investigation. The curriculum has been shaped for people moving on to a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Courses in the field of study move as a block to any public four-year institution in Texas. Students meet experienced instructors who bring practical knowledge and cover investigations, patrol procedures and forensic work. Classroom instruction is combined with active practice of law enforcement techniques, helping learners build professional skills alongside their academic ones. Prospective students should speak with an advisor before enrolling to confirm course sequencing and how the coursework fits their transfer goals. The college's published program page lists faculty contacts and the division that oversees the subject, which helps applicants find the right person to ask about details.