Degrees and Certificates

Associate of Arts with Field of Study in Criminal Justice!

A field of study curriculum is a group of courses approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board that can be taken at the community college level and transferred as a block into a specialized bachelor’s degree program at a state university.

MCC offers an Associate of Arts degree with a field of study in criminal justice. After completing the two-year curriculum, students can transfer to a state university to earn a bachelor's degree. Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's or master’s degree in criminal justice and would like to stay in Waco can take classes from Tarleton State University through University Center at MCC. Classes meet on MCC's campus and are scheduled to meet the needs of working adults.
CJ AA Field of Study*
_{*This degree is available completely online or in-person on campus. Ask your advisor or visit www.McLennanOnline.com for more details.}

Associate of Applied Sciences in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement

This two-year degree is designed for students pursuing a career in law enforcement. Comprehensive classroom and practical training provided by experienced staff prepares students for a career as a municipal police officer, county official, state officer, federal agent, private investigator or loss-prevention agent.
CJ Law Enforcement AAS Degree Plan*
_{*This degree is available completely online or in-person on campus. Ask your advisor or visit www.McLennanOnline.com for more details.}

Associate of Applied Sciences in Criminal Justice/Corrections

This two-year degree is designed for students pursuing a career as a correctional officer. Students will receive training both classroom training and practical experience provided by expert instructors. This degree prepares students for a career in corrections, which includes correctional guard, jailer, or correctional case worker. Students are trained to work in both adult and juvenile systems.
This program is also available fully online.
CJ Corrections AAS Degree Plan*
_{*This degree is available completely online or in-person on campus. Ask your advisor or visit www.McLennanOnline.com for more details.}

Certificate in Law Enforcement

This one-year, 33-hour program gives students the hand-on and classroom instruction needed to secure an entry-level position in the law enforcement field.
CJ Law Enforcement Certificate*
_{*This degree, certificate, or award may be completed online with an approved course substitution or in-person on campus. Ask your advisor or visit www.McLennanOnline.com for more details.}

Certificate in Corrections

This one-year, 33-hour program gives students the hand-on and classroom instruction needed to secure an entry-level position in the corrections field.
This program is also available fully online.
CJ Corrections Certificate*
_{*This degree is available completely online or in-person on campus. Ask your advisor or visit www.McLennanOnline.com for more details.}

Associate of Applied Sciences in Forensic Arts

This two-year program is designed for students wishing to pursue a career as a crime scene technician or investigator. Students receive classroom instruction, as well as hands-on laboratory and field training. Many students obtain this degree in addition to the associate degree to enhance their skills. 
CJ Forensic Science Certificate