Criminal Justice (BACJ/BSCJ)
Promote justice and safety as you impact the criminal justice system.
Keep Your Community Safe
Learn how to serve the general public and promote justice at East Texas A&M University. Our bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice builds your statistical analysis, social research and communication skills. You will explore research methods and statistics, corrections, criminal law, and other major job sectors through our multidisciplinary program.
Is this Program a Good Fit for You?
Criminal justice students are typically interested in:
- Law enforcement
- Juvenile justice and community-based corrections
- Court system
See Yourself Succeed With a Degree in Criminal Justice
Dedicated Faculty
Our faculty are committed to teaching you the social, cultural and leadership skills necessary for engaging with a global society. We will work one-on-one with you to foster your intellectual growth and academic endeavors.
Quality Learning
Our programs are designed to equip you with problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Learn what it means to be an engaged citizen and globally aware scholar through studying social theory, constructs and the criminal justice system.
An Academic Experience
Gain a deeper understanding of the historical, geopolitical and sociological issues that surround our culture. You will learn to recognize the need for social justice and what we can do to make our society better.
Career Readiness
Thinking critically and communicating effectively. That's what employers are looking for. The College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts is dedicated to providing you the knowledge and resources for excelling in the workforce.
What you will learn
A degree in criminal justice will offer you the opportunity to:
- Develop a broad understanding of the criminal justice system
- Learn how to understand crime and criminal behavior within a sociological framework
- Get professional experience at select agencies through optional internships
- Gain social research and statistical analysis skills you can use throughout your career
Careers
Expand your knowledge and career possibilities by earning your bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Our program opens up many opportunities within the community.
Career Possibilities and Current Median Salaries
Data from the US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2022
Internship opportunities
Internship experience provides the foundation that employers are often looking for. Internships are offered as optional credit for this program and can be an important part of your education experience. These are just a few of the companies that offer opportunities for East Texas A&M criminal justice students.
Minors
The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice believes the following minors compliment a degree in criminal justice. Discover what option works best for you career interest and research goals.
- Gender Studies
- History
- Legal Studies
- Latin American and U.S. Latino Studies
- Sociology
Featured Courses
Course Delivery
Designed for full-time students and working professionals, our flexible program offers courses both online and in-person at the main campus location and East Texas A&M at Navarro College
Undergraduate Program Costs
Program Costs
Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.
