Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Prairie View a & M University (PVAMU)
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- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
- Job DescriptionTeach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration.Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity
- Correctional Officers and Jailers
- Job DescriptionGuard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institution in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.Salary and Wages
Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX
- Total Employment: 6,350
- Average Annual Salary: $30,040
- Average Hourly Rate: $14.44
Projections- Total Employment (2006): 441,761
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 516,309
- Percent Job Growth: 16.88%

Important Abilities- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Near Vision
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
| Total | Bachelor | Master | Doctor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ||||
| All Students | 22 | 15 | 2 | 5 |
| By Gender | ||||
| Male | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Female | 14 | 11 | - | 3 |
| By Race | ||||
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| American Indian | - | - | - | - |
| Black | 19 | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| Asian | - | - | - | - |
| Hispanic | 2 | 1 | - | 1 |
| White | - | - | - | - |
| Unknown | - | - | - | - |
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This Program is Also Offered at Other Public Colleges in Texas
- 1803 Ave I
Huntsville, TX 77341 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 8
- Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
- Campus Location: Distant Town
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
- Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Size & Residential Status: Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 919 Hunter Drive
El Paso, TX 79915 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 70
- Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year
- 112 Lamar Dr
Hillsboro, TX 76645 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 14
- Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
- Campus Location: Distant Town
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year
- 5000 Research Forest Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77381 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0
- Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
- Campus Location: Small Suburb
- Tenure System: No Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
- Classification: Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year
This Program is Also Offered at Other Private Colleges in Texas
- S 14th and Sayles Blvd
Abilene, TX 79697 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 2
- Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
- Campus Location: Midsized City
- Tenure System: Has Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
- Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Size & Residential Status: Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd
Dallas, TX 75241 
- Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 6
- Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
- Historically Black College: Yes
- Campus Location: Large City
- Tenure System: No Tenure System
- Students Enrollment: Under 1,000
- Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Size & Residential Status: Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
