The Protective Services (Criminal Justice) department follows the principles and guidelines of the Central Texas College mission - utilizing its resources to provide qualified, trained individuals for local, state, national and international public criminal justice agencies. Further, it assists students in making an intelligent career choice and assists the field in providing qualified employees by guaranteeing the performance of its graduates.
Online Courses
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree plans are offered online for both criminal justice and corrections specialization. CTC Distance Education
See Class Schedules for specific course offerings.
Programs of Study
The Protective Services department adheres to the common course transfer core curriculum in criminal justice, assuring transferability of its courses to a variety of colleges and universities. Further, the department has articulation agreements with several high schools and universities in Texas, whereby courses taught at one institution are automatically accepted into the degree plans of the other if the student so desires.
| Degrees & Certificates | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice (AAS) 60 credit hours, two years full time |
Central Campus Day Online Other US Locations (Camp Pendleton, Fort Gregg Adams, Fort Johnson, Fort Riley, Fort Novosel) |
| Criminal Justice, Corrections Specialization (AAS) 60 credit hours, two years full time |
Central Campus Day Online Other US Locations (Camp Pendleton) |
| Fire Protection* (AAS) 60 credit hours, four semesters full time |
Central Campus Day |
| Fire Service Administration (AAS) 60 credit hours, four semesters full time |
Central Campus Day Online |
| Basic Peace Officer (CC) 24 semester hours, 720 classroom hours, six months full time |
Central Campus Day |
| Criminal Justice Studies with Specialization (CC) 30 credit hours, one-year full time |
Central Campus Day Online Other US Locations (Fort Riley, Fort Novosel) |
| Fire Protection* (CC) 30-32 credit hours |
Central Campus Day |
| Fire Protection Technology (CC) 12 credit hours |
Central Campus Day |
Central Texas College provides accessible, equitable and quality educational opportunities that promote student success, completion and employability.
Central Texas College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Central Texas College may also offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Central Texas College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
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