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Undergraduate Programs: Criminal Justice
 This degree program is offered in Victoria
and Online.
If you are interested in understanding criminal behavior,
researching how crime can be prevented and developing effective
criminal rehabilitation methods, then a bachelor’s degree in
Criminal Justice may be your answer.
The Criminal Justice program at
the University of Houston-Victoria can provide you with the
competitive edge you need for a career in law enforcement or criminal
justice. Whether you are just beginning as a college student or are
already working in law enforcement, the Criminal Justice program at
UHV offers you the theory and research skills you need to advance in
the profession.
A Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice can
lead to a wide range of local and state law enforcement careers
including:
- Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff
- Police Officer
- Probation/Parole Officer
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- Department of Public Safety Officer
- Juvenile/Adult Corrections Officer
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A bachelor's degree can make you more competitive for job opportunities and help you advance to managerial positions in various agencies.
UHV's Criminal Justice program also provides you with the background to work with federal law enforcement agencies. A bachelor’s degree combined with law enforcement experience, foreign language skills, or a graduate degree can lead to a high-paying career with agencies such as:
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
- Secret Service
- Immigration & Customs Enforcement
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- U.S. Marshal
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- U.S. Bureau of Diplomatic Security
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Besides opening up
job opportunities, UHV’s Criminal Justice program can prepare you for graduate work in fields such as Law or Criminal Justice.
Criminal Justice Links
To visit
websites for research resources, news and information, or enforcement agencies,
click here. Contact Info
For more information about the
Criminal Justice program, please contact Alma Alvarado.
For information about the Criminal Justice program in Sugar Land and Cinco Ranch, contact
Tamara Lair.
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