Introduction - Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Central and North Campuses
University Transfer Plan
Associate of Arts
Students who will pursue a four-year degree at a university should enroll in the Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree plan for a maximum of transferable credit. The A.A. is a 62-credit hour program.
All students considering transfer should consult with a counselor regarding the specific requirements of various universities for this major.
Criminal Justice - Social Service
Social Service
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Social Service
Certificate of Technology
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Criminal Justice Department at San Jacinto College has voluntarily implemented the POTAAC agreement to articulate 13 hours of college credit for licensed peace officers in Texas that meet the following qualifications:
- Successfully completed an approved 560 -hour law enforcement training program.
- Successfully passed the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officers Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) licensing exam after 1983. Successfully completed six (6) semester hours of criminal justice at San Jacinto College. Interested and qualified students should contact the department chair prior to enrollment.
The Law Enforcement option is for those students planning careers in criminal law, federal, state or local law enforcement, and for other students interested in learning about the operation of the criminal justice system.
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| Corrections | Crime Scene Technician |
Academic Peace Officer Licensure
Certificate of Technology
This option is for students who plan a career in local law enforcement and who wish to be able to sit for the state licensing exam based on their college career paths. Students seeking this option should contact the department chair.
Basic Fire and Arson Investigator
Certification
Persons possessing a regular Texas Peace Officer License issued by TCLEOSE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education) may enroll in the following fire and arson investigator courses and complete the curriculum to become eligible for an Arson Investigator credential through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection: FIRT 1303 and FIRT 2333. Persons with a Texas Peace Officer License and Fire and Arson Investigator credential may work in a Police Department in the Fire and Arson Investigator Division. The Texas Peace Officer License may be obtained by completing the Certificate of Technology Peace Officer Licensure option and passing the required state examination.
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