Grayson College offers an Associate of Science (AS) Degree in Criminal Justice. 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 AS degree program is also available in an online format.
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 (Introduction to Criminal Justice) | 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 and Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences (CAO) | 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 and Behavior Sciences Core | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences Core | 3 |
| Life and Physical Sciences (CAO) 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 and Culture Core | 3 |
| Total: | 60 |
Note: All science courses at Grayson College must be taken with their corresponding labs.
Criminal Justice Electives:
Please review your Student Planner or contact your Success Coach/Faculty Mentor to review which courses may be used to fill core and elective requirements.
It is recommended that students meet with a counselor or academic advisor at the four-year institution of their choice to determine which courses will transfer to that institution’s Bachelor’s degree program.
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| CRIJ 1301 (Intro to Criminal Justice) | 3 |
| CRIJ 1306 (Fundamentals of Criminal Law) | 3 |
| CRIJ 1310 (Fundamentals of Criminal Law) | 3 |
| CRIJ 2313 (Correctional Systems & Practices) | 3 |
| CRIJ 2328 (Police Systems & Practices) | 3 |
| Approved Criminal Justice Elective | 3 |
| Approved Criminal Justice Elective | 3 |
| Total: | 21 |