Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

Criminal JusticeCriminal Justice, Field of StudyAssociate of ArtsThe need for college-level training in the fieldof Criminal Justice has grown dramatically. Lawenforcement, correctional, probation and paroleagencies have recognized the value of collegetraining for their employees.Criminal Justice careers can encompass a varietyof jobs. The employment possibilities within thetraditional police courts and corrections areasare being expanded with opportunities in privatebusiness. From police officers to private detectives,youth care workers to security guards, thesepeople help our society run smoothly and withinthe realms of the law.Graduates of a criminal justice program findemployment opportunities in law enforcement atthe federal, state and local level, adult and juvenilecorrectional facilities, community correctionalprograms, child advocacy, juvenile agencies,victim advocacy, protective services and otherservice agencies.After completion of the Criminal Justice AssociateDegree program, students may transfer to afour-year institution or they will have the basicknowledge to enter any public safety agencyat the federal, state, and local level, as well asagencies in the private sector of insurance andsecurity technology.158Liberal Arts and Social Sciences