Colleges and Universities Offering Criminal Justice Degrees in Texas

The Texas Criminal Justice Schools listed below are fully accredited and well respected by government and private organizations in the state of Texas. There are many options for earning an online criminal justice degree in Texas. Some of the nation's top online colleges offering these degrees can be found below. If an online education isn't what you're looking for then there are a number of campus based programs to choose from as well. The schools affiliated with this site will help prepare you for a career in criminal justice.

Research and request free information from schools offering different levels and specializations in criminal justice education:

Paralegal Studies
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
PhD in Criminal Justice
Homeland Security Degrees
Forensic Psychology Degrees

University of Phoenix now has campus locations throughout Texas as well as online programs to fit your schedule and goals. Click here to request information from one of these campuses. A. Sanford, Editor

Criminal Justice Careers in Texas

There are an abundance of opportunities for employment in the criminal justice field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas has 44, 100 correctional officers earning a mean hourly wage of $13.87/hr. This is a great career path to get started in and very competitive due to the great salary and excellent benefits.

A career with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice is another avenue many individuals with a criminal justice or related degree in Texas pursue. The Texas Department of Justice is also one of the larger employers in Texas. The Texas DOJ manages state prisons, state jails, and private correctional facilities that contract with the TDCJ. Their pay is very competitive and thus, so are the positions.

Becoming a Texas police officer is another path individuals with a criminal justice degree take. Many of the Texas police jobs require at least a two-year or associate degree, the most common being a criminal justice degree. A degree in criminal justice provides the necessary skills required to succeed at any Texas police academy and then as an officer in a Texas police department. The San Antonio Police, Houston Police, Dallas Police, El Paso Police and Austin Police are some of the most well respected police departments in the country and are seeking new police officers with at least an associate's degree at this time. Click on a police link above to find out more about the recruiting process and requirements.

To learn more about other careers, take a look at our Criminal Justice Career Center .

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Online Criminal Justice Schools in Texas - TX

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starLiberty University Online: Liberty University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The Online Education Database has ranked Liberty University among the top 10 online colleges in the nation for two years in a row.

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Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

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University of Phoenix: University of Phoenix can help prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice wherever you choose to reside. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students.

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Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Information Systems Security Certificate

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Walden University Online: Regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, which is one of six accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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B.S. in CJ - Homeland Security
B.S. in CJ - Management & Administration
B.S. in CJ - Crime and Criminals
B.S. in CJ - Information Systems Security
M.P.A. - Homeland Security, Law and Public Policy, or Local Government Mgmt

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Associates in Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations

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Anna Maria College:

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Bachelor's in Fire Science
Master's in Emergency Management
Master's in Fire Science

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Ashford University:

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BA in Social Science - CJ
BA in Organizational Management - CJ
BA in Organizational Management - Public Safety

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Boston University: Well known and respected in the law enforcement community as a top tier master's education. Many federal, city, county, and state law enforcement professionals have earned their master's degree from Boston University.

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Master's - Criminal Justice

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Bowling Green State University:

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Master's in CJ

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Berkeley College Online:

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Associate's in Justice Studies - CJ
Bachelor's in Justice Studies - CJ

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Capella University:

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BS in Public Safety - CJ
BS in Public Safety - Emergency Management
BS in Public Safety - Homeland Security
MS in Public Safety - CJ, Emergency Management, or Leadership
PhD Programs - CJ, Emergency Management, and Public Safety Leadership

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Colorado Technical University Online:

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AS in CJ - Stonecliffe College Online
AS in Paralegal Studies
BS in CJ
BS in Financial Forensics
MS in Management - Criminal Justice

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Creighton University:

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Online Master of Negotiation and Dispute Resolution - International Concentration

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Devry University:

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Bachelor of Technical Management - CJ

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Eastern Kentucky University:

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Bachelor's in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies
Master's in Correctional/Juvenile Justice Studies

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Everest College Phoenix Online :

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Associate's in Criminal Investigations
AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

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Everest University Online:

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Associate's in Criminal Investigations
Associate's in Homeland Security
Associate's in CJ
Associate's in Paralegal
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in CJ
Bachelor's in Paralegal

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Globe University:

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Certificate in Paralegal
Associate's in CJ
Associate's in Paralegal
Bachelor's in CJ
Bachelor's in Paralegal

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Kaplan University:

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Certificate - Crime Scene Technician
Certificate - Management and Supervision
AAS in CJ
AAS in Fire Science
Bachelor's in - CJ, Corrections, Computer Crime, Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Psychology, Homeland Security, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, CJ Administration and Management, Fire & Emergency Management, Fire Science, International & Comparative CJ

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Keiser University:

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Associate's in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Homeland Security
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Homeland Security
Bachelor's in Legal Studies

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Lincoln College Online:

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B.S. in Criminal Justice and the Study of the Criminal Mind
B.S in Information Management and Security

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Miller-Motte College Online:

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Bachelor of Science in CJ

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Minnesota School of Business Online:

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Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

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Northwestern College:

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AA in Criminal Justice

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Portland State University:

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Bachelor's in Criminology and Criminal Justice

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Post University Online:

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Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Legal Studies

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Saint Joseph's University Online:

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Certificate in Behavior Analysis
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Science in CJ - Behavior Analysis Specialization
Master of Science in CJ - Homeland Security Specialization

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Saint Leo University: Distance Learning

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Bachelor's in Homeland Security

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Strayer University Online:

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Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Business Administration - Legal Studies
Bachelor's Criminal Justice - Computer Security & Forensics
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice Administration
Bachelor's - Homeland Security & Administration
Bachelor's - Homeland Security Technology

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Tiffin University:

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Bachelor of Criminal Justice - Justice Administration
Master's - Crime Analysis
Master's - Criminal Behavior
Master's - Homeland Security Administration
Master's - Justice Administration

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University of Cincinnati:

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Master's in Criminal Justice

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University of the Rockies - Online:

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Master's of Arts in Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies

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Virginia College: Virginia College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Virginia College is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

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AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

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Westwood College Online:

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Associate Degree - Paralegal
Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice

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On-Campus Criminal Justice Programs in Texas

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American InterContinental University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Houston

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Argosy University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Dallas

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Capitol City Careers:

Programs Offered: Certificate/Diploma | Legal Administrative Assistant

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Austin

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DeVry University:

Programs Offered: Bachelor's and Master's | Certified Fraud Examiner, Technical Management - Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Houston (Undergrad), Irving (Undergrad), Austin, Fort Worth, Houston/Galleria, Fort Worth

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Everest College:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Paralegal and Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Dallas, Fort Worth, and Mid Cities

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Kaplan Career Institute:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => San Antonio

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Kaplan College:

Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's | Criminal Justice, General Practice Paralegal, Paralegal Studies

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Dallas, Arlington, Beaumont, Fort Worth, Laredo, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland and San Antonio

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National American University:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Austin

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Remington College:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Fort Worth, and Houston

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South Texas Vocational Institute:

Programs Offered: Diploma | Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Legal Office Specialist

Click a Location to Request Program Information => McAllen, Weslaco

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Texas School of Business :

Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Friendswood, North Houston

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University of Phoenix:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's | Administration of Justice and Security, Criminal Justice/Administration, Organizational Security & Management

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio

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Midland College
3600 N. Garfield
Midland, TX 79705-6399
915-685-4500

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Prairie View A&M University
College of Juvenile Justice and Psychology
P.O. Box 4017
Prairie View, TX 77446-4017
936-857-4938

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Sam Houston State University
College of Criminal Justice
The Graduate Studies Office
Academic Building III, Room 325
Huntsville, TX 77341-2478
936-294-1971

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Southwestern Adventist University
Criminal Justice Department
100 West Hillcrest
Keene, TX 76059
800-433-2240

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Sul Ross State University
Criminal Justice Department
Morelock Academic Buidling, Room 109A
P. O. Box C-12
Alpine, TX 79832
915-837-8166

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Tarrant County College
828 Harwood Rd.
Hurst, TX 76054
817-515-6277

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Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Social Sciences
6300 Ocean Drive
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
361-825-5700

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Texas Christian University
Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Anthropology
TCU Box 298710
Fort Worth, TX 76129
817-257-7470

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University of North Texas
Department of Criminal Justice
P.O. Box 305130
Denton, TX 76203-5130
940-565-4954

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University of Texas - Austin
Department of Sociology
Burdine Hall
Rm. 336
Austin, TX 78712-1088
512-471-1122

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