*West Texas A&M University *Midwestern State University University of North Texas System Center at Dallas University of North Texas

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1 Then enter criminal justice in box labeled PROGRAM NAME 3. Admission process for Alvin Community College 1. High Plains Region (The following counties have educational opportunities in this region) a. Randall *West Texas A&M University Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Masters of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies 2. Northwest Region (The following counties have educational opportunities in this region) a. Wichita *Midwestern State University 3. Metroplex Region (The following counties have educational opportunities in this region) a. Dallas University of North Texas System Center at Dallas Masters of Science in Criminal Justice b. Denton 1. University of North Texas Masters of Science in Criminal Justice 2. Texas Woman s University Bachelor of Arts in Government-Paralegal Bachelor of Science in Government-Paralegal Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts in Government-Public Affairs and Politics Bachelor of Science in Government-Public Affairs and Politics

2 2 c. Erath Tarleton State University Masters in Criminal Justice d. Hunt Texas A&M University-Commerce Bachelor of Arts in Political Science-Legal Assistant Studies Bachelor of Science in Political Science-Legal Assistant Studies Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice e. Tarrant University of Texas at Arlington Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice Masters of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice 4. Upper East Region (The following counties have educational opportunities in this region) a. Anderson University of Texas at Tyler Teaching Site (Palestine) b. Bowie Texas A&M University-Texarkana c. Smith University of Texas at Tyler Masters of Science in Criminal Justice 5. Southeast Region (The following counties have educational opportunities in this region) a. Jefferson Lamar University Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

3 3 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Masters of Science in Applied Criminology b. Nacogdoches Stephen F. Austin State University Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice-Legal Assistant Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice 6. Gulf Coast Region (The following counties have educational opportunities in this region) a. Harris 1. Texas Southern University Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice Masters of science in Administration of Justice 2. University of Houston-Downtown Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Masters of Science in Criminal Justice b. Walker Sam Houston State University Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Masters of Science in Criminal Justice Masters of Science in Criminal Justice Leadership and Management Masters of Arts in Criminal Justice and Criminology Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Criminology c. Waller Prairie View A&M University -Juvenile Justice Masters of Science in Juvenile Justice Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Juvenile Justice

4 4 7. Central Region (The following counties have educational opportunities in this region) a. Bell Tarleton University System Center-Central Texas Masters in Criminal Justice b. Hayes Texas State University-San Marcos Masters of Science in Criminal Justice Masters of Arts in Legal Studies Masters of Arts in Legal Studies-Legal Administration c. Williamson Texas State-Round Rock Higher Education Center Associate Degree in Criminal Justice Masters of Science in Criminal Justice 8. South Region (The following counties have educational opportunities in this region) a. Bexar University of Texas at San Antonio Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Masters of Science in Justice Policy The Master of Science in Justice Policy (M.S. in Justice Policy) is designed to provide students with competency in policy planning and evaluation, and skills for managing justice agencies in complex and dynamic environments. The program assists students to develop and apply research expertise to the study and resolution of contemporary justice policy problems. b. Cameron University of Texas at Brownsville

5 5 Masters of Science in Criminal Justice (in cooperation with University of Texas- Pan American c. Hidalgo University of Texas-Pan American Masters of Science in Criminal Justice (in cooperation with University of Texas at Brownsville) d. Maverick Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College The curriculum provides students with both the opportunity and assistance to acquire the knowledge necessary to understand the roles of policing, courts, corrections, juvenile justice and laws as they contribute to social order. e. Nueces Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi f. Uvalde Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College The curriculum provides students with both the opportunity and assistance to acquire the knowledge necessary to understand the roles of policing, courts, corrections, juvenile justice and laws as they contribute to social order. g. Val Verde Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College

6 6 The curriculum provides students with both the opportunity and assistance to acquire the knowledge necessary to understand the roles of policing, courts, corrections, juvenile justice and laws as they contribute to social order. h. Victoria University of Houston-Victoria i. Webb Texas A&M International University Masters of Science in Criminal Justice 9. West Region (The following counties have educational opportunities in this region) a. Ector University of Texas of the Permian Basin Bachelor of Arts in Criminology Masters of Science in Criminal Justice Administration b. Tom Green Angelo State University Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Upper Rio Grande Region (The following counties have educational opportunities in this region) a. Brewster Sul Ross State University Masters of Science in Criminal Justice b. El Paso University of Texas at El Paso Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

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8 USEFUL WEBSITES 1. Judicial Education Reference, Information and Technical Transfer (JERIT) Project at National clearinghouse for information on continuing judicial branch education for judges and other judicial officers; administrators and managers; judicial branch educators; and other key court personnel employed in the local, state, and federal courts. 2. National Association for Court Managment at Provides a set of informational tools to help court managers come to grips with what they need to know and be able to do to meet the needs and functions of their court and professional organization. 3. Conference of State Court Administrators at National Center for State Courts at 4. Web-Based Training at Michigan Judicial Institute offers a wide variety of web-based trainings for judges and court staff including online courses and webcast seminars. 5. Judicial Administration at Michigan State University is a community of learners, scholars, and practitioners dedicated to the advancement of the missions, mandates, and purposes of judicial systems across the globe through expert management and timeless, steadfast leadership principles and practices. Multiple educational options are available for judicial system professionals and those who aspire to have a career in local, state, or federal judicial systems. Distance learners will find the options particularly attractive. Judicial Administration at Michigan State University offers two certificate programs (credit bearing and noncredit bearing) and a criminal justice master's degree specialization. Visit: or contact Dr. Maureen Conner, Program Director connerm@msu.edu; Dr. Sharon George, Student/Academic Services georges@msu.edu. Phone: Fax:

9 Texas Criminal Justice Schools Use this comprehensive directory of Texas Criminal Justice Schools to find programs that interest you. Read detailed fact sheets on featured schools and request admissions information. We include online/distance learning programs as well as campus-based programs. Campus Programs Bradford School of Business - Houston - Houston Capitol City Careers - Austin Center For Advanced Legal Studies - Houston DeVry University Houston (Undergrad), Irving (Undergrad) DeVry University - Keller Graduate School of Management Austin, Fort Worth, Houston/Galleria International Business College El Paso - East, El Paso - West Remington College Fort Worth, Houston Southeastern Career Institute - Dallas - Dallas Texas Careers - San Antonio - (TC) - San Antonio Alvin Community College - Alvin Amarillo College - Amarillo American Commercial College - Abilene - Abilene American Commercial College - Lubbock - Lubbock American Commercial College - Odessa - Odessa American Commercial College - San Angelo - San Angelo Arlington Career Institute - Grand Prairie - Grand Prairie Austin Business College - Austin Austin Business College - Austin Baylor University - Political Science Department - Waco Blinn College - Legal Assistant Program - Bryan Central Texas College - Distance Learning - Killeen Collin County Community College - Mc Kinney Computer Career Center - El Paso - El Paso Court Reporting Institute of Dallas - Dallas Court Reporting Institute of Dallas - Dallas Court Reporting Institute of Houston - Houston Court Reporting Institute of Houston - Houston Del Mar College - Legal Professions - Corpus Christi El Centro College - Legal Assistant Program - Dallas ESS College of Business - Dallas

10 Everest College - Dallas - Dallas Everest College - Ft. Worth - Fort Worth Everest College - Mid-Cities - Arlington High Tech Institute - Irving - Irving Indiana Business College - El Paso - El Paso International Business College th Street - Lubbock Iverson Business School - Arlington Lamar St. College - Port Arthur - Port Arthur Lamar University - Criminal Justice Department - Beaumont Lee College - Legal Assistant Program - Baytown McLennan Community College - Legal Assistant Program - Waco Midland College - Midland Midwestern State University - Criminal Justice Department - Wichita Falls North Harris College - Legal Assisting Program - Houston Prairie View A&M University - College of Juvenile Justice and Psychology - Prairie View Remington College - Dallas - Garland Remington College - Fort Worth - Fort Worth Remington College - Houston - Houston Saint Mary's University - Graduate School - San Antonio Sam Houston State University - College of Criminal Justice - Huntsville San Antonio College - Legal Assisting Program - San Antonio San Antonio College Online - San Antonio San Jacinto College - Central - Pasadena San Jacinto College - North - Legal Assistant Program - Houston South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen - McAllen South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - McAllen - McAllen South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Weslaco - Weslaco South Texas Vocational Technical Institute - Weslaco - Weslaco Southeastern Paralegal Institute - General Practice Paralegal Program - Dallas Southwestern Adventist University - Criminal Justice Department - Keene Southwestern Professional Institute - Legal Assistant Studies Program - Houston Stephen F. Austin State University - Nacogdoches Sul Ross State University - Criminal Justice Department - Alpine Tarleton State University - Central Texas - Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology - Killeen Tarrant County College Harwood Rd. - Hurst Texas A&M International University - Laredo Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi - Social Sciences - Corpus Christi Texas Christian University - Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Anthropology - Fort Worth Texas State University - San Marcos - San Marcos Texas Woman's University - Government Major - Paralegal Emphasis - Denton University of Central Texas - Killeen University of Houston - Downtown - Houston University of Houston - Clear Lake - Office of Distance and Off-Campus Education - Houston University of Houston - Clear Lake - Human Sciences and Humanities - Houston

11 University of North Texas - Department of Criminal Justice - Denton University of Texas - Brownsville - Criminal Justice - Brownsville University of Texas - San Antonio - Department of Sociology - San Antonio University of Texas - Arlington - College of Liberal Arts - Arlington University of Texas - Austin - Department of Sociology - Austin University of Texas at Tyler - Tyler University of Texas of the Permian Basin - Department of Behavioral Sciences - Odessa University of Texas Pan American - Behavioral Sciences - Edinburg University of Texas System - UT TeleCampus - Austin Virginia College - Austin - Austin

12 Online Criminal Justice Schools Use this comprehensive directory of Online Criminal Justice Schools to find programs that interest you. Read detailed fact sheets on featured schools and request admissions information. We include online/distance learning programs as well as campus-based programs. Online/Distance Programs Abilene Christian University - Online American InterContinental University Online - Online Ashford University - Online - Undergraduate Programs - Online Berkeley College - Online - Online Boston University - Distance Learning - Online Bowling Green State University - Online - Master of Criminal Justice - Online Bryant & Stratton College - Online Capella University - School of Human Services - Online Colorado Technical University Online - Online Concord Law School - Online DeVry University - Online Learning Undergraduate - Online Eastern Kentucky University - Online Eastern Kentucky University - College of Justice and Safety - Online Everest College - Online Everest University Online - Online Excelsior College - Online George Washington University - Online - Online Herzing College - Online - Online IIA College - Online - Online Indiana Business College - Online - Online Kaplan University - School of Criminal Justice Graduate, Undergrad Kaplan University - School of Legal Studies - Online Keiser University - ecampus - Online Liberty University - Online Mountain State University - Online Northwestern Business College - Online - Online

13 Norwich University - Online - Online Rasmussen College - Online - Online Saint Joseph's College of Maine - Online Santa Barbara Business College - Online - Online South University - Online Tiffin University - Online - Online University of Cincinnati - Online University of Phoenix - Online Utica College - online - Economic Crime Degree Programs - Online Villanova University - Professional Education Online - Online Virginia College Online - Online Walden University - Online Woodbury College - Online - Online

14 Criminal Justice Degree Descriptions Doctorate (PhD)-this program is designed to produce students of crime and justice who possess a deep and extensive awareness of the body of knowledge in the field of criminal justice and possess the intellectual and methodological skills necessary for the continuing process of discovery and understanding of crime and justice related issues. Masters of Science- the degree prepares students to work in various areas of criminal justice administration including, but not limited to, organizational management and social policy. Masters of Arts- the degree is designed to prepare graduate students to conduct research and actively participate in the development of knowledge in the areas of criminology theory, crime control, and correctional and police administration. The degree is especially beneficial for students already working in a criminal justice occupation who seek to increase their professional knowledge and skills. Bachelor - the curriculum provides students with both the opportunity and assistance to acquire the knowledge necessary to understand the roles of policing, courts, corrections, juvenile justice and laws as they contribute to social order. Certification- this certificate is attached to the Associates in Applied Sciences Degree in Criminal Justice and the transfer Field of Study degree in Criminal Justice. It is designed for students who would like exposure to the basic elements of the criminal justice system but who also have the intent of transferring to a Baccalaureate degree-granting institution. Associates Degree- this curriculum is designed for those with Criminal Justice backgrounds as well as for recent high school graduates interested in preparing for employment in the fields of law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole or private security. Enhanced Skills Certificate- this certificate is attached to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Criminal Justice and provides the student the skills and academic requirements necessary to qualify for a law enforcement agency with a minimum 30 semester hour requirement. Advanced Technical Certificate-this certificate is attached to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Criminal Justice and provides the student the skills and academic requirements necessary to qualify for a law enforcement agency with a minimum 45 semester hour requirement.

15 Institution Program Name CIP Code Award Given Universities and Health-Related Institutions Angelo State University CRIMINAL JUSTICE B Lamar University CRIMINAL JUSTICE B Lamar University APPLIED CRIMINOLOGY M Midwestern State University CRIMINAL JUSTICE B Prairie View A&M University CRIMINAL JUSTICE B Prairie View A&M University CRIMINAL JUST-JUVENILE JUSTICE B Sam Houston State University CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT M Sam Houston State University CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND CRIMINOLOGY M Sam Houston State University CRIMINAL JUSTICE B M Sam Houston State University CRIMINAL JUSTICE D Stephen F. Austin State University CRIMINAL JUSTICE-LEGAL ASSISTANT B Stephen F. Austin State University CRIMINAL JUSTICE-CORRECTIONS B Stephen F. Austin State University CRIMINAL JUSTICE [B] Stephen F. Austin State University CRIMINAL JUSTICE-LAW ENFORCEMENT B Sul Ross State University CRIMINAL JUSTICE B M Sul Ross State University Rio Grande CRIMINAL JUSTICE B College Tarleton State University CRIMINAL JUSTICE B M Texas A&M International University CRIMINAL JUSTICE M Texas A&M International University LAW ENFORCEMENT B Texas A&M University-Commerce CRIMINAL JUSTICE B Texas A&M University-Corpus CRIMINAL JUSTICE B

16 Christi Texas A&M University-Texarkana CRIMINAL JUSTICE B Texas Southern University ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE B M Texas State University-San Marcos CRIMINAL JUSTICE-CORRECTIONS B Texas State University-San Marcos CRIMINAL JUSTICE M Texas State University-San Marcos CRIMINAL JUSTICE B Texas State University-San Marcos CRIMINAL JUSTICE-LAW ENFORCEMENT B Texas Woman's University CRIMINAL JUSTICE B The University of Texas at Arlington CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE B M The University of Texas at Brownsville The University of Texas at Brownsville POLICE ADMINISTRATION B CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE B The University of Texas at El Paso CRIMINAL JUSTICE B The University of Texas at San Antonio The University of Texas at San Antonio JUSTICE POLICY M CRIMINAL JUSTICE B The University of Texas at Tyler CRIMINAL JUSTICE B M The University of Texas of the Permian Basin The University of Texas of the Permian Basin The University of Texas-Pan American CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION M CRIMINAL JUSTICE B 1 CRIMINAL JUSTICE B M 2 University of Houston-Downtown CRIMINAL JUSTICE B M University of Houston-Victoria CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES B

17 University of North Texas CRIMINAL JUSTICE B University of North Texas CRIMINAL JUSTICE M West Texas A&M University CRIMINAL JUSTICE B West Texas A&M University CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDIES M B- Bachelors Degree M- Masters Degree D- Doctorate Community and Technical Colleges Alvin Community College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Amarillo College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A Angelina College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A E Angelina College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Austin Community College () Criminal Justice and Corrections A Austin Community College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A Blinn College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A E Brazosport College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A Cedar Valley College (DCCCD) Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Cedar Valley College (DCCCD) Criminal Justice/Police Science C Central Campus (SJCC) Criminal Justice/Police Science C A Central Texas College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Central Texas College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Cisco Junior College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Coastal Bend College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A E College of the Mainland () Criminal Justice and Corrections A

18 College of the Mainland () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Collin County Community College District () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Del Mar College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A E Del Mar College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Eastfield College (DCCCD) Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Eastfield College (DCCCD) Criminal Justice/Police Science C El Centro College (DCCCD) Criminal Justice/Police Science C El Paso Community College District () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A E El Paso Community College District () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Frank Phillips College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C Galveston College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Galveston College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Grayson County College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Grayson County College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Hill College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Houston Community College System Criminal Justice/Police Science (HCCS) C A Howard College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A E Howard College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Kilgore College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A E Lamar Institute of Technology (TSUS) Criminal Justice/Police Science C A Lamar State College-Orange (TSUS) Criminal Justice and Corrections C

19 Laredo Community College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Laredo Community College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Lee College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A McLennan Community College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A E McLennan Community College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Midland College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A Mountain View College (DCCCD) Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Navarro College () Criminal Justice and Corrections A Navarro College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A E North Campus (SJCC) Criminal Justice and Corrections C A North Campus (SJCC) Criminal Justice/Police Science C A North Central Texas College () Criminal Justice/Police Science A North Harris College (LSCS) Criminal Justice and Corrections C Northeast Texas Community College Criminal Justice/Police Science C A E () Northwest Campus (TCCD) Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Northwest Campus (TCCD) Criminal Justice/Police Science C Odessa College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C Odessa College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A E T Paris Junior College () Criminal Justice and Corrections A San Antonio College (ACCD) Criminal Justice and Corrections A E San Antonio College (ACCD) Criminal Justice/Police Science C A South Plains College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A E Southwest Texas Junior College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A E Temple College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A

20 Texarkana College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A E Texas Southmost College District () Criminal Justice and Corrections A Trinity Valley Community College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Trinity Valley Community College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A E Tyler Junior College () Criminal Justice and Corrections A Tyler Junior College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Vernon College () Criminal Justice and Corrections C A Vernon College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Victoria College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C Weatherford College () Criminal Justice and Corrections A Weatherford College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A Western Texas College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A Wharton County Junior College () Criminal Justice/Police Science C A C- Certificate A- Associates Degree E- Enhanced Skills Certificate T- Advanced Technical Certificate Enter and then enter Criminal Justice in the Program Name field in order to view this list. Please visit ( to learn more about on-line degree opportunities in criminal justice.

21 Regions 1 - High Plains 2 - Northwest 3 - Metroplex 4 - Upper East 5 - Southeast 6 - Gulf Coast 7 - Central 8 - South 9 - West 10 - Upper Rio Grande

22 MUNICIPAL COURTS ENHANCING YOUR MUNICIPAL COURT CAREER Professor Ana M. Otero Where to Start (Financial Aid) The place to start your criminal justice/paralegal financial aid search is with the federal government. First of all, you ll need to complete the FAFSA in order to determine the types and amount of federal aid for which you qualify. Federal aid includes grants, work-study awards, and loans. It s also the largest single source of available aid. To get your share, complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 of the year in which you intend to enroll. After you have filed the FAFSA, it s time to look into grants and scholarships, especially those earmarked for criminal justice and paralegal students. Online scholarship search engines can often provide details on scholarships about which you may not be aware. Also try entering terms such as criminal justice scholarships or criminal justice awards into a search engine, such as Google. This is a particularly good way to gain an overview of the many school-sponsored awards for which you may qualify. The Following are websites to help you search for financial aid online. They are all free services, however many require that you set up a profile to access the information. Financial Aid Websites Adult Student Websites These websites provide resources and support for nontraditional students The following is a list of scholarships: American Association for Paralegal Education (AAfPE) LEX Scholarship Application Deadline: Applications usually due in February. Information

23 available in the fall on the website. Amount: $500. Five scholarships are awarded. Interested students should contact AAfPE at regarding further details. Possible Woman Foundation International Primary target audience for the Possible Woman Foundation International (PWFI) scholarship are women who are returning to school after a hiatus, changing careers, seeking advancement in their career or work life, and stayat-home moms entering the work place and in need of additional education/training. The approximate value of each award for 2009 will be $2,000 - $5,000 (amount is subject to change). Application Deadline: Friday, January 23, Project Working Mom Scholarship As part of the Project Working Mom campaign, which provides working moms the opportunity to receive a full-ride scholarship to one of the following schools: American Sentinel University, Ashford University, Capella University, Everest University or Penn Foster College. To apply for the scholarship women can go to and submit an essay of 1,500 words or less that describes their life, education and/or career goals and explains how an online education will help them to reach their education goals. The Jeannette Rankin Foundation A non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds for, and awarding scholarships to, low-income women, ages 35 and older. Must be enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited school. Pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate's degree, or a first bachelor's degree. Low-income according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Lower Living Standard. Applications for the 2009 school year will be available on this site starting November 1, Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund A program of the Talbots Charitable Foundation, will award scholarships to women determined to finally get that college degree. Five women will each be awarded $10,000 scholarships, and 50 women will each be awarded $1,000 scholarships. All applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school. Only applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university are eligible to receive a $10,000 award. Scholarship awards are based primarily on financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago.