Your Education - Your Schedule

You can now earn an Criminal Justice Associate of Science degree entireley online! In your home or office...your education - your schedule.

• Instructor feedback is quick and effective
• Less expensive than other online programs
• Transferability of classes is excellent
• Financial aid and/or scholarships to those who qualify

The Criminal Justice Programs offer an Online Criminal Justice Associate in Science (AS) for students who wish to pursue a four-year degree or even a Master’s degree.

The degree is 66 hours and takes approximately two years to complete attending full time each semester (5-6 classes or 15-17 hours per semester). Associate in Science in Criminal Justice Degree Plan.  Plan to spend 3-5 hours a week on each class.  The online degree courses and content are the same as if you were in a classroom.

The average cost per semester for a resident of the Amarillo College District is $940.  Please visit Tuition and Fees for specific information regarding tuition and fees.

The Online Criminal Justice AS Degree focuses on law enforcement, corrections, and the court system. Students take a comprehensive look at the criminal justice system and study the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, the cause and explanation of criminal behavior, rules of evidence and basic investigative techniques.  

The degree will help you gain excellent communicative, critical-thinking, research, and organizational skills in addition to providing you with the foundation required to build a successful career in this field and enabling you to recognize the functions of the criminal justice profession within your communities.

The Online Criminal Justice AS Degree is approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and South Area Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). 

The average starting wage is between $25,000 and $35,000.  Some career opportunities include:
 

Corrections Officer     Security OfficerProbation   Officer   Police Officer


 

Please see specific job requirements and salary at Employment Opportunity Contact Information for federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies and job opportunities. 

 

“The course is clear in meaning and the instructor is professional and proficient.”

 “I learned a lot during class and enjoyed the reading material and the many websites I was directed to.”

“The instructor is an excellent instructor.  She has extremely helpful in coursework and personal situations throughout the semester.  I can’t say enough of the knowledge she possesses and the knowledge is presented to her students. Great job!”

-Fall 2007 Online Students

 

So, what are you waiting for?  Get started today!  www.actx.edu/de/

For more information:  www.actx.edu/contact/

Don’t forget about Financial Aid:  www.actx.edu/fin

Criminal Justice Programs 806-356-3683 or tbgray@actx.edu