Criminal Justice Program

Karen Hale, Criminal Justice Advisor: Karenlh@twu.edu
CFO 1104; Phone: 940-898-2982

The Criminal Justice degree at Texas Woman’s University consists of either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Criminal Justice. The degree program provides students interested in the various aspects of criminal justice with a broad, general education with emphasis on the social sciences. Students become acquainted with the legal aspects, agencies, procedures, and operations of the criminal justice system including law enforcement, the judicial system, corrections, and social services.

The major in Criminal Justice is interdisciplinary and draws upon the strengths of the Department of Sociology and Social Work and the Department of History and Government. Course offerings include Crime in America, Criminal Law, Criminal Evidence and Procedure, Sociology of Deviance, Family Law, Constitutional Law, Correctional Systems and Practices, and Correctional Counseling. Opportunities for practical work experience are provided through internships and the University's Cooperative Education program.

Effective Fall 2008, all requirements for the Criminal Justice major can now be completed online during a two year period.

Completion of a B.S. or B.A. degree with a major in Criminal Justice requires that the student meet all the university's general requirements for the appropriate degree. The major in Criminal Justice consists of 39 semester hours. A minor is optional and if elected, students are encouraged to consider such minors as accounting, business administration, computer science, economics, government, management, psychology, sociology and social work. Elective credits are available to allow the student to pursue individual interests as well as to further strengthen career preparation.

Fall 2009 - Fall 2010 Course Rotation[Word]

Career Possibilities for Criminal Justice Graduates

• Local, state, and federal government agencies
• Private businesses and organizations
• Police agencies as officers, detectives, safety or security officers
• Juvenile detention and probation officers
• Attorneys
• Adult Probation Officers
• Correctional Officers
• Investigators