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ABOUT THE MIDLAND COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM Students enrolled in the Midland College Criminal Justice program have three options. Those interested in transferring to a four-year school can choose the Associate of Science Degree option. All courses in this plan transfer to colleges or universities in Texas offering degrees in Criminal Justice or related fields. Individuals intending to enter the workforce, and not planning to pursue a four-year degree at another institution may select the Associate of Applied Science - Law Enforcement Degree option. This plan includes more criminal justice courses and fewer academic requirements. Although not intended to transfer, some courses included in this option may transfer to upper level institutions. Additionally, individuals earning the AAS - LE degree may be granted admission to the Bachelor of Applied Technology (BAT) Degree at Midland College. For more information on the BAT Degree check the appropriate web page from the Midland College web site. Those students interested in studying criminal justice without including the traditional academic courses may select the Law Enforcement Certificate option. For specific degree plans and options, click on the "Program Information and Degree Plan" link at the right. For course syllabi, outlines, learning packets, study materials and other course or program information, return to the Criminal Justice Home Page and click on the appropriate link. |
Program Information and Degree Plan For
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The Criminal Justice program at Midland College is approved to prepare students for admission into the Bachelor of Applied Technology (B.A.T.) in Organizational Management program at Midland College. Students intending to pursue the B.A.T. option should follow the Associate of Applied Science Degree option, contact the Criminal Justice Program Coordinator, and the Director of Admissions for the B.A.T. Program.
OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM
APPROXIMATE COST TO COMPLETE A COURSE OF STUDY AT MIDLAND COLLEGE
(based on 2007-2008 costs):
Associate of Science Degree (Earned in 4 semesters, following suggested degree plan):
Tuition and fees: $3,392.00
Books: $1,800.00 (average - $90.00 per course)
Supplies: $250.00
Associate of Applied Science Degree (Earned in 4 semesters, following suggested degree plan)
Tuition and fees: $3,498.00
Books: $1,890.00 (average of $90.00 per course)
Supplies: $300.00
Certificate in Law Enforcement (Earned in 2 semesters, following suggested certificate plan)
Tuition and fees: $1,325.00
Books: $720.00 (average of $90.00 per course)
Supplies: $100.00
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Robert W. Peetz, M.C.J. - Professor of Criminal Justice
(432) 685-4685
E-mail: rpeetz@midland.edu
Professor Peetz' first experience with criminal justice was as a member of a Special Courts Martial Board at Fort Dix, N.J. in 1967. Then, in February 1968 he was assigned as Trial Counsel (prosecutor) for the 2d BCT Brigade, Fort Dix, N.J. This assignment continued until he was reassigned to duties in Viet Nam, where he worked closely with the Military Police.
Professor Peetz' career in law enforcement began in May 1972 when he was hired by the Copperas Cove, Texas Police Department as a patrol officer. On September 1, 1973 he was promoted to detective, and in 1975 to detective sergeant (supervisor), a position he held until leaving CCPD to assume teaching duties at Midland College. During his career at Copperas Cove, Professor Peetz completed his Associate of Applied Science (1975), Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (1976) and Master of Criminal Justice (1981) degrees. He also completed the FBI National Academy in 1980 (121st Session). From 1978 to 1981 Professor Peetz taught courses at Central Texas College as adjunct faculty.
After joining the faculty at Midland College, and in addition to his teaching duties, Professor Peetz was employed as an investigator by the Midland County Attorney; was adjunct faculty at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin; completed post graduate studies at U.T.P.B. and Texas Tech School of Law; and has completed hundreds of hours of in-service training through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (T.C.L.E.). Currently Professor Peetz is a commissioned officer with the Midland College Police Department and assists officers with criminal investigations as necessary. Professor Peetz holds the Instructor's Certificate and Master Peace Officer Certificate from The Texas Commission on Law Enforcment Standards and Education (T.C.L.E.). He remains an active member of the FBI National Academy Associates of Texas. In addition to serving on numerous standing committees, including the state-wide Criminal Justice Field of Study Advisory Committee, Professor Peetz has received several teaching excellence awards during his more than 25 years at Midland College.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Advisory Committees bring real-world expertise to technical and vocational programs. Professionals working in the field offer suggestions for improving education, evaluate changes in the curriculum, serve to ensure that material is current and appropriate, and that workplace skills are taught and reinforced.
Midland College is fortunate in having a diverse group of criminal justice professionals serving on the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee. The members of the Committee are:
Corporal Leo Arrieta
Texas Department of Public Safety and Regional Recruiter for D.P.S.
Honorable Teresa Clingman
District Attorney, Midland County
Chief David Coburn
Chief of Police, Midland Independent School District
Honorable John Hyde
Presiding Judge, 238th District Court, Midland, Texas
Mr. Tony Molinar
Chief of Adult Probation, Midland County
Sheriff Gary Painter
Sheriff of Midland County
Mr. Jim Reynolds
Director of the Permian Basin Regional Police Academy; Lt (retired), Midland Police Department
Chief Price Robinson
Interim Chief of Police, Midland, Texas
Mr. Adolfo Salcido
Chief of Juvenile Probation, Midland County
Mr. William Vanderland
Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Midland, Texas office
Mr. J.K. (Rusty) Wall
Attorney at Law and Board Certified in Criminal Law
Mr. Max Wright
Attorney at Law, former Texas State Trooper and graduate of the Sam Houston State University School of Criminal Justice (Masters Degree)