Criminal Justice at ACC
Criminal Justice at ACC
Whether you are a licensed law enforcement professional wanting to earn a college degree, a high school graduate seeking a career in law enforcement support or corrections, or you plan to transfer to a four-year college, ACC’s Criminal Justice Department has a program for you. With years of hands-on experience in law enforcement, our faculty and staff will help you reach your goals in the field of criminal justice.
We offer four associate degree plans and a Level 1 certificate:
- The Criminal Justice Associate of Arts (AA) degree provides a direct transfer pathway to any four-year Texas university offering a criminal justice degree.
- Three associate of applied science (AAS) degree plans allow you to choose your specialization: Law Enforcement, Texas Peace Officer Specialization*, or Corrections.
- The Texas Peace Officer Level 1 certificate* is a two-semester program for those who already have or are currently pursuing an associate degree or higher.
*These programs include the Texas Peace Officer sequence classes required by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) as prerequisites for the Texas Peace Officer licensing exam. Upon passing this exam, you are prepared to enter the workforce as a law enforcement officer.
Important: The Criminal Justice TCOLE Program has multiple prerequisite requirements, and all Texas Peace Officer certificate students must meet with the department chair a semester prior to registration.
See Programs for more information about each award plan. Contact us if you have more questions.
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