Bachelor of Applied Arts in Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement
Competency-Based Education. Transforming Law Enforcement Education and Professional Development. Built by the Field, For the Field.
Introducing a new way to earn your degree through Competency-Based Education (CBE), backed by more than 60 years of criminal justice excellence at ¸£Àû¼§.
Your training counts
upgrade your career with a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences (BAAS) in Criminal Justice
Our newest program, the BAAS in Criminal Justice, is designed for law enforcement professionals. The Competency-Based Education (CBE) program awards up to 36 hours of applied credit for your professional training.
¸£Àû¼§ is the only Texas public university offering qualifying Texas peace officers the opportunity to apply the Texas Peace Officer Exemption to its criminal justice curriculum.
Key Benefits
- Peace Officers employed for more than 20 hours per week are eligible for the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) exemption
- Prepare for the next step in your criminal justice career
- Develop the qualifications needed for administrative and leadership roles
- Strengthen your credentials with stackable certificates that support promotion and growth
- 100% online with flexible scheduling
- Work through course materials at your own pace
- Multiple entry points throughout the year
- Affordable tuition priced at $178 per credit hour
- No textbooks or other fees
- Receive credit for prior education, job training, and military training
- Potentially aligns with employer tuition assistance
¸£Àû¼§'s competency-based BAAS in Criminal Justice
Learn More
Join us for an information webinar
Use the button below to reserve your spot in an upcoming webinar.
upcoming dates
- July 28, 2026: 6:00 p.m.
- August 4, 2026: 12:00 p.m.
- August 18, 2026: 6:00 p.m.
- August 25, 2026: 12:00 p.m.
Ready to Apply?
Start your journey toward a bachelor's degree today!
Our team is ready to help as you take your next steps.
Contact Us
-
Jimmy Womack, DCJ, LCC, MPO
-
Patricia Macias-Fisher