Criminal Justice
Associate of Applied Science
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics research indicates a dramatic increase in criminal justice jobs in the last
ten years. Opportunities will continue to grow as communities add police officers and more prisons are built to
relieve overcrowding. Majoring in Criminal Justice will help prepare you to become a police officer, sheriff’s
deputy, or a state police officer. Employment opportunities also exist serving as a corrections officer, probation officer, parole officer, federal law enforcement, and in the corporate world of loss prevention.
Day, evening and internet courses are offered in the Criminal Justice Center located on the main Campus.
Full time and adjunct faculty include a currently employed local police officer, retired federal FBI special
agent, retired forensic investigator with 40 years experience, a former San Antonio police officer, former chief
of police and a U.S. Army retired CID special agent. All faculty have Masters degrees with at least 18 graduate hours in the field of criminal justice.
Degree Plan
First
Semester
Semester
Hours
CRIJ 1301
CRIJ 1310
Learning Frameworks/Speech 1311or Speech 1321
English 1301
History 1301
3
3
3
3
3
15
Third
Semester
Semester
Hours
Fourth
Semester
Semester
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15
CJSA 2334
CRIJ 2328
Math/Life and Physical Science Core
Lang/Phil/Culture/Creative Arts Core
Elective
3
3
3
3
3
15
CRIJ 2301
CRIJ 2313
CRIJ 2323
Government 2305
Sociology 1301/Psychology 2301
Second
Semester
CRIJ 2314/1313
CRIJ 1306
CRIJ 1307
History 1302
English 2311
Semester
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
15
Course Requirements
The Associate of Applied Science Degree
requires that you have a High School Diploma
or an equivalent.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree
requires that you have satisfied TSI
requirements..
Capstone Experience
Graduation with an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice requires successful completion of a Comprehensive Exit Exam.
Anticipated Costs For Two Years
Earnings
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
2010-2011, police officers had average yearly
wages of $52,810. Police get paid for overtime.
Police also receive paid vacation, sick leave,
and medical and life insurance, Often they get
money for uniforms. Many retire at half-pay
after 25 or 30 years of service. Median annual
wages of police and detective supervisors were
$75,490. The middle 50 percent earned between
$59,320 and $92,700. The lowest 10 percent
earned less than $46,000, and the highest 10
percent earned more than $114,300. Median
annual wages were $89,930 in Federal
Government, $75,370 in State government, and
$74,820 in local government.
The following are approximate anticipated costs for
the Criminal Justice program. Prices are subject to
change without notice.
Tuition (in-district) All Courses
60 hrs x $72/hr
$4,320.00
Housing/Room & Board
$2670/semester
10,680.00
Technology Fee ($5/credit hour)
300.00
Lab Fees
60.00
Matriculation Fees
40.00
TSI Assessment
25.00
Parking Fees
30.00
Student ID
Books
8.00
3,300.00
Supplies
50.00
Approximate Total
Local Employers
Grayson County Sheriffs Department
Sherman Police Department
Denison Police Department
Pottsboro Police Department
Howe Police Department
$18,813.00
For more information please contact:
Dwayne Barber, Career Services Chair
barberd@grayson.edu
903-463-8703
Revised 4/2015