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 .

Online Criminal Justice Schools in Texas - TX
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Liberty 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.
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix will 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.
Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Criminal Justice
MS in Administration of Justice and Security
Information Systems Security Certificate

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.
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.I.S.M. - Enterprise Information Security
M.P.A. - Homeland Security, Law and Public Policy, or Local Government Mgmt
M.S. in Psychology - Terrorism & Security or Crisis Mgmt and Response
Ph.D. in Human Services - CJ
Ph.D. in Public Policy & Admin - CJ, Homeland Security Policy, or Public Safety Mgmt
Request free information from Walden University to learn more about their programs

American InterContinental University:
Associates in Criminal Justice Administration
BSCJ - Law Enforcement
BSCJ - Forensic Science
BSCJ - Special Populations
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from AIU to learn more about these programs.

Anna Maria College:
Bachelor's in Fire Science
Master's in Emergency Management
Master's in Fire Science

Ashford University:
BA in Social Science - CJ
BA in Organizational Management - CJ
BA in Organizational Management - Public Safety

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.
Master's - Criminal Justice

Bowling Green State University:
Master's in CJ

Berkeley College Online:
Associate's in Justice Studies - CJ
Bachelor's in Justice Studies - CJ

Briarwood College:
Associate's in Paralegal
Associate's in CJ
Bachelor's in CJ

Bryant & Stratton College:
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies

Capella University:
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
Request free information from Capella University to learn more.

Colorado Technical University Online:
AS in CJ - Stonecliffe College Online
AS in Paralegal Studies
BS in CJ
BS in Financial Forensics
MS in Management - Criminal Justice
Request free information from CTU Online to learn more about their programs.

Creighton University:
Online Master of Negotiation and Dispute Resolution - International Concentration

Devry University:
Bachelor of Technical Management - CJ

Drexel University:
BS in Criminal Justice (Online)
Eastern Kentucky University:
Bachelor's in Corrections and Juvenile Justice Studies
Master's in Correctional/Juvenile Justice Studies

Everest College Phoenix Online :
Associate's in Criminal Investigations
AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Everest University Online:
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

Globe University:
Certificate in Paralegal
Associate's in CJ
Associate's in Paralegal
Bachelor's in CJ
Bachelor's in Paralegal

Kaplan University:
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

Keiser University:
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

Lincoln College Online:
B.S. in Criminal Justice and the Study of the Criminal Mind
B.S in Information Management and Security
Request free information from Lincoln College to learn more about these programs.

Miller-Motte College Online:
Bachelor of Science in CJ

Minnesota School of Business Online:
Associate's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice

Northwestern College:
AA in Criminal Justice

Portland State University:
Bachelor's in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Post University Online:
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Legal Studies

Rasmussen College Online:
Associate's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Associate's in Criminal Justice
AACJ - Corrections
AACJ - Crime Scene Evidence
AACJ - Law Enforcement
Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation
Associate's - Paralegal
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Certificate - Police Officer Education

Regis University:
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
Bachelor of Science in Criminology
Master of Nonprofit Management
Master of Science in Criminology

Saint Joseph's University Online:
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

Saint Leo University: Distance Learning
Bachelor's in Homeland Security

South University Online:
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice - Cyber Crime
Bachelor's CJ - Juvenile Justice
Bachelor's CJ - Crime Scene Investigation
Bachelor's CJ - Law Enforcement
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
Master's in CJ - Corrections
Master's in CJ - Cyber Crime

Strayer University Online:
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

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

University of Cincinnati:
Master's in Criminal Justice

University of the Rockies - Online:
Master's of Arts in Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies
Doctor of Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies

Upper Iowa University:
BS in Criminal Justice

Utica College:
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity - Cybercrime Investigations & Forensics
Bachelor's in Cybersecurity - Information Assurance
Bachelor's in Economic Crime Investigation
Executive Master's in Economic Crime Management
MBA in Fraud Management
M.P.A. - Homeland Security, Law and Public Policy, or Local Government Mgmt
MS in Criminal Justice Administration - Planning and Leadership

Virginia College:
AA in Criminal Justice
Associate's in Paralegal Studies
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Cybersecurity
Request information to learn more about these as well as other programs at Virginia College.

Westwood College Online:
Associate Degree - Paralegal
Bachelor Degree - Criminal Justice

On-Campus Criminal Justice Programs in Texas
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Argosy University:
Programs Offered: Bachelor's | Criminal Justice
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Dallas

Capitol City Careers:
Programs Offered: Certificate/Diploma | Legal Administrative Assistant
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Austin

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

Everest College:
Programs Offered: Associate's | Paralegal and Criminal Justice
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Dallas, Fort Worth, and Mid Cities

Huston-Tillotson University: Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The primary focus of the Criminal Justice program is on the interrelationship of the criminal justice system with other social institutions. Huston-Tillotson University strives to endow students with the skills necessary for critical knowledge, communication, personal growth, and real-world application opportunities within the Criminal Justice discipline. Contact Huston-Tillotson University Admissions to learn more.
Programs Offered: Bachelor of Arts | Criminal Justice (CJP)
Located at: 900 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702, Contact Huston-Tillotson University to learn more about their Criminal Justice and other programs: PH: 512-505-3028 or Email: admission@htu.edu

Kaplan College:
Programs Offered: Certificate, Associate's | Criminal Justice, General Practice Paralegal, Paralegal Studies
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Dallas

Remington College:
Programs Offered: Associate's | Criminal Justice
Click a Location to Request Program Information => Fort Worth, and Houston

Texas Careers:
Programs Offered: Diploma | Paralegal
Click a Location to Request Program Information => San Antonio - (TC)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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