An Introduction to the Major
The Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Criminal Justice is offered for those students who complete the outlined program of study and meet the requirements of the Department of criminal justice, Arts and Sciences.

The major objectives of the Department of Criminal Justice are (1) to provide academically sound and viable education that will professionally prepare students for numerous career opportunities in criminal justice; (2) to provide higher and specialized education for in- service officers in criminal justice; (3) to provide an intellectual climate in which students can develop objective and rational decisions; (4) to prepare students to pursue graduate and professional study and research; and (5) to provide a unique environment at Jarvis Christian College by bringing the regular pre-service and in-service students together in a classroom situation were both can exchange ideas and develop a wholesome relationship in our multicultural, multiracial society.

Police Academy Certification Requirements
Students who wish to become certified police officers must complete the criminal justice ten-course sequence in order to take the Texas Peace Officer Licensing Examination. Students must complete at least 15 semester hours of criminal justice courses (or permission of instructor) prior to, or concurrently with enrolling in Texas Peace Officer Procedures. Both Texas Peace Officer Law and Texas Peace Officer Procedures are prerequisites for Texas Peace Officer Skills, which will be taught at Northeast Texas Community College.

Successful completion of this program can lead to the following career opportunities, in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement and Private Security areas at local, state and federal levels all over the country. All of the Criminal Justice Agencies throughout the nation are actively seeking qualified blacks, women and other minorities.

Student Organizations
Alpha Phi Sigma
Sociology/Criminal Justice Club

Internship
All Criminal Justice majors are required to do an internship. Internship gives students a competitive edge in the job market. Also, students can gain valuable hands on experience.

Faculty Roster
Dr. Asif Raza Ph..D., University of Missouri
Dr. Ghidei Zedingle, Ph.D., University of Lodz
Mr. Patrick Patterson, M.S., Grambling State University
Mr. John J. April, M.A., Baylor University