Grayson College offers an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a Certificate in Law Enforcement. Majoring in Criminal Justice will help prepare the student for a number of careers in criminal justice including police officer, sheriff’s deputy, state police officer, and federal law enforcement positions. Employment opportunities also exist serving as a corrections officer, probation officer, parole officer, and the corporate world of loss prevention.
The entire Criminal Justice AAS degree program is also available in an online format.
CJSA courses may also be taken for non-credit through the GC Continuing Education Division.
Admission to Grayson College requires a high school diploma or an equivalent and that all TSI requirements are met.
Grayson County Sheriff's Office, Sherman Police Department, Denison Police Department, Pottsboro Police Department, Howe Police Department, Buster Cole State Jail and the Choice Moore Transfer Facility.
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| CRIJ 1301 (Intro to Criminal Just.) | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 (Composition I) | 3 |
| MATH 1314 (College Algebra) | 3 |
| CRIJ 1306 (Court Systems Practices) | 3 |
| ENGL 2311 (Technical and Business Writing) | 3 |
| HIST 1301 (United States History I) | 3 |
| CRIJ 1310 (Fundamentals of Criminal Law) | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 (Introduction to Speech and Communication) | 3 |
| Life & Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| Life & Physical Sciences Lab Core | 1 |
| CRIJ 2313 (Correctional Systems and Practices) | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 (Federal Government) | 3 |
| HIST 1302 (United States History II) | 3 |
| CRIJ 2328 (Police Systems and Practices) | 3 |
| Social & Behavior Sciences Core Option | 3 |
| Life & Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| Life & Physical Sciences Lab Core | 1 |
| PHED 1164 (Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness) | 1 |
| Criminal Justice Elective | 3 |
| GOVT 2306 (Texas Government) | 3 |
| Creative Arts Core | 3 |
| Language, Philosophy & Culture Core | 3 |
| total: | 60 |
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| * Any Four CRIJ/CJSA courses | 12 |
| CJLE 1506 (Basic Peace Officer I) | 5 |
| CJLE 1512 (Basic Peace Officer II) | 5 |
| CJLE 1518 (Basic Peace Officer III) | 5 |
| CJLE 1524 (Basic Peace Officer IV) | 5 |
| CJLE 1111 (Basic Firearms) | 1 |
| total: | 33 |
Capstone Requirement: All students must pass the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Basic Peace Officer Exam.