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CONTACT INFORMATION
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office of Executive Dean
Corsicana Campus | (903) 875-7573
Program Coordinator
Corsicana Campus | (903) 875-7498
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Criminal Justice
Police officers, detectives, guards, and correctional officers are employed to help safeguard lives and property. They enforce the laws and regulations that protect individuals’ safety and constitutional rights. The main goals is protection and service to the community.
Responsibilities range from controlling traffic to helping prevent crimes and investigating and arresting suspects. A few officers join specialized units that assist in crime fighting and apprehension of criminals.
Private police duties vary with the service provided by their employer. In airports, they help protect the safety of the traveling public and search for contraband. In retail stores, they often work undercover. In buildings and bands, guards help protect employees, merchandise and money.
Corrections officers provide direct supervision of incarcerated people while waiting trial. They help maintain order, enforce regulations, supervise programs, or work assignments, and help maintain the security and safety of other officers and detainees.
Probation and parole officers, case managers, and counselors assist offenders, either in the community or those that are incarcerated offenders, by identifying problem areas and developing plans of action to assist the person in sentencing assessments, and provide services for inmates, offenders, and their families.
The Criminal Justice Program at Navarro College is a two-year program designed to develop the fundamental skills, knowledge, attitudes and experiences which enable men and women to function as Criminal Justice professionals as law enforcement officers, correctional officers and a multitude of various optional occupations in the criminal justice field.
Career Destination Map
Criminal Justice - Transfer (AA)
Criminal Justice (AAS)
Corrections (Certificate)
Basic Peace Officer - Police Academy (Certificate)
Career Opportunties
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Childcare Workers
Correctional Officers and Jailers
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents
Police, Fire and Ambulance Dispatchers
Police Detectives
Security Guards
Private Detectives and Investigators
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialist
Rehabilitation Counselors
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
Social and Human Service Assistants
Lawyers/ Paralegals
Gainful Employment
The U.S. Department of Education requires institutions with Gainful Employment programs to report certain information about students enrolled in Title IV federal aid eligible educational programs that lead to a recognized occupation. You will find links to Gainful Employment figures on each of the programs below.
To download a copy of the report, please click on the link below.
Criminal Justice Corrections Certificate (.pdf)
Law Enforcement Texas Peace Officer Certificate (.pdf)
Asset Protection/Loss Prevention Certificate (.pdf)
Marketable Skills
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Transfer Opportunties
Sam Houston State University
https://www.shsu.edu/admissions/transfer/joint-admissions/navarro/
Texas A&M University - Commerce
https://new.tamuc.edu/admissions/cost-and-value/scholarships/
Tarleton State University
https://www.tarleton.edu/degrees/bachelors/bs-criminal-justice/index.html
University of North Texas
https://www.uttyler.edu/socialsciences/criminaljustice/
University of Texas at Tyler
https://www.uttyler.edu/socialsciences/criminaljustice/
PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Office of Executive Dean
Corsicana Campus | 903.875.7573
Program Coordinator
Corsicana Campus | 903.875.7498