BAAS in Criminal Justice: Focus in Corrections
Built by the Field, for the Field.
your training counts: upgrade your career with a BAAS degree
The Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences (BAAS) in Criminal Justice is built for corrections professionals who are ready to take the next step. This competency-based education (CBE) program is designed for you whether you work in a prison, jail, juvenile facility, or community supervision. Build on what you already know for a faster, more affordable path to a bachelor's degree.
Key Benefits
- 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
- Start whenever you're ready
- 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
Who this program serves
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INSTITUTIONAL CORRECTIONS
- Correctional Officers & Senior Officers
- Jail Staff & Detention Officers
- Facility Based Positions
- Corrections Administrators & Executive Leadership
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Juvenile Justice
- Juvenile Case Manager
- Youth Intervention Specialist
- Juvenile Detention Supervisor
- Professionals with TJJD & Affiliated Agencies
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Adult Community Corrections
- Probation Officers & Supervisors
- Parole Officers & Case Managers
- Pretrial Services Officer
- Community Supervision Professionals
Undergraduate & Micro-Certificates
Students can earn career-relevant credentials while working toward their bachelor's degree.
Micro-Certificates
Undergraduate Certificates
What our partners are saying...
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Bobby Lumpkin, TDCJ Executive Director
"By working together, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice are advancing corrections through meaningful collaboration, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to strengthen communities across Texas."
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Christie Haney, CMIT Executive Director
"For over 30 years, we have supported correctional professionals across the country with the learning opportunities needed to advance in the field. The BAAS in Criminal Justice competency-based program is a strong example of how higher education can evolve to better serve working professionals and meet the needs of today’s corrections workforce."
Agency Partnerships
Our CBE courses were built in collaboration with our Advisory Board, comprised of leaders in corrections and public safety.
- American Correctional Association
- American Jail Association
- American Probation & Parole Association
- Correctional Management Institute
- Texas Juvenile Justice Department
- Texas Department of 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 9, 2026: Noon to 1 p.m.
- July 15, 2026: 12:00 p.m.
- July 23, 2026: 12:00 p.m.
- July 23, 2026: 6:00 p.m.
- 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
Patricia Macias-Fisher
Undergraduate Pathways Coordinator
Phone
936-294-1035