Criminal Justice
Degree:
- Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice with Field of Study [✓ TSI]
Certificate:
- Criminal Justice Core Level 1 Certificate [𝗫 TSI]
Career Information
Find work as:
- Police Officers
- State Troopers
- Probation Officers
- Court Clerks
- Corrections Administrators
Texas Annual Wages*
- Entry-level range: $65,890 or less
- Average of $110,030
*First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives, National Center for O*Net Development. Retrieved October 2025 from https://www.onetonline.org/.
Angelina College’s Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice with Field of Study provides an intensive examination of the methodologies and techniques used in law enforcement and the criminal justice system. The program transfers to Texas public institutions that award Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees with a major in criminal justice. The Field of Study provides students with an extensive emphasis on criminal justice courses in comparison to a traditional Associate of Arts Degree.
The program also prepares the student academically for direct entry into positions available in the criminal justice profession with an opportunity for a certificate pay allowance.
Why AC for Criminal Justice?
Affordable Education
Save on tuition costs while receiving quality education and personalized support from Success Coaches.
Career Advancement
Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to excel in your current role or pivot to new career opportunities.
Personalized Attention
Benefit from smaller class sizes and direct access to experienced faculty, ensuring more personalized guidance and support throughout your studies.
Recommended Academic Plan (RAP)
The RAP (or course sequence) shows the suggested order of courses each semester to help you complete your program on time. Your plan may vary based on advising or placement.
View in College Catalog (official program listing) (accessible)
- Associate of Arts with a Field of Study in Criminal Justice
- Level 1 Certificate in Criminal Justice Core
Download RAP + Checklist for Print (PDF)
Prerequisites
- Prerequisites to enter the program as a Level 1 certificate major include a high school diploma or GED. Entrance testing is not required.
- Students who do not have a high school diploma or GED may co-enroll as Level 1 certificate students and GED students through Adult Education and Literacy at Angelina College (936-633-4525).
- Students who have a high school diploma or GED may also enter the program as associate degree (AAS) students. TSI entrance scores are required.
Questions?
Contact the Business and Technology Success Coach at tw@angelina.edu. Or, contact Monica Newberg, lead instructor, at mnewberg@angelina.edu.
If you would like to meet with an instructor (optional), contact Kelli Kirkpatrick at kkirkpatrick@angelina.edu or 936- 633-5447.
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Advisory Committee
2025-2029 Committee Members
| Name | Agency |
|---|---|
| Chief Joel Barton | Nacogdoches Independent School District |
| Captain Jathan Borel | Woodville Police Department |
| Judge Jeff Boyd | San Augustine County |
| Sheriff Jason Bridges | Nacogdoches County |
| Sergeant Randy Brooks | Lufkin Police Department |
| Randy Brown | Southside Baptist Church |
| Mike Claude | Deep East Texas Council of Governments |
| Ivette Flores | Nacogdoches Independent School District |
| Mark Gorman | Angelina County |
| Captain Alton Lenderman | Angelina County Sheriff’s Office |
| Kim Riddle | Harold’s House |
| Sheriff Tom Selman | Angelina County |
| Assistant Chief Dan Taravella | Nacogdoches Police Department |
3 Steps to Apply
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