Criminal Justice
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.
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Jobs available locally 10,447 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $50,894 – $213,199 |
Conduct investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, or local laws to prevent or solve crimes.
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Jobs available locally 1,607 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $45,156 – $141,315 |
Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
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Jobs available locally 96 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $21,268 – $185,240 |
Program Level:
Degrees, Pre-Majors/Transfer
Program Type:
Face-to-Face
Department:
Behavioral Sciences
Institute:
Public Service
College:
PAC
What is the criminal justice program?
Criminal justice professionals play a vital role in the American justice system, from law to administration to advocacy. A higher education is essential for today’s criminal justice professional. Palo Alto College students will be taught by experienced criminal justice practitioners and teachers sharing the fundamental principles of the local, state, and federal justice systems.
Many positions in the criminal justice system require a bachelor’s degree, including probation and parole of cers. Police departments typically encourage collegiate training by incentive pay and increased promotion opportunities. With transfer agreements to area four-year colleges and universities, Palo Alto College prepares students for their future.
This program is a THECB-approved Field of Study, which means all coursework completed on the degree plan will fully transfer to satisfy the first two years of a Criminal Justice degree at any four-year public college or university in Texas.
Criminal Justice Career Areas & Employment Positions
- Paralegal
- Legal Assistant
- Prosecutor
- Defense Attorney
- Judge
- Probation Officer
- Parole Officer
- Correctional Officer
- Crime Scence Investigator
- Police Officer
- Homeland Security
- Private Security
- Forensic Scientist
- FBI Agent
- Border Patrol Agent
- Deputy Sheriff
- State Trooper
Contact Information
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Dr. John Hernandez Department Chair |
Guadalupe Hall (GUAD 127) |
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Lynn Parker Instructor |
Medina Hall (MEDINA 110) |