If you’ve chosen the Law and Public Service career path, your next step is to choose which Guided Pathway within the career path is the best fit for you.
Your pathway advisor is happy to meet to discuss your academic goals. And your career coach is eager to meet to discuss your career goals. Both have tools to help you pick the right guided pathway.
Also, consider your personality and temperament when exploring which Guided Pathway within Law and Public Service fits you. Sensitive to others’ needs? You may enjoy a career as a social worker. Are you strong-willed and known to stand up for an idea you believe in? Consider government work, where you could advocate to bring about positive changes in your community.
Whatever your strengths, the advisors and coaches can help you — from start to finish.
Law and Public Service Careers
With a certificate or degree in Law and Public Service, you can get training to become an...
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer
Child, Family and School Social Worker
Social and Community Service Managers
Other Law and Public Service Careers
- Clinical, Counseling and School Psychologist
- First-Line Supervisor of Police and Detectives
- Economist
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer
- Sociology Teacher, Postsecondary
- Title Examiner, Abstractor and Searcher
Jobs may require a bachelor's degree or higher. Please review current job openings and contact your advisor to review options.
All data gathered for Dallas/Fort Worth. Source: Dallas College Labor Market Intelligence
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School of Law and Public Service Pathways
Anthropology 2026-2027
Area of Study: Anthropology
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Geography 2026-2027
Area of Study: Geography
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
History 2026-2027
Area of Study: History
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Philosophy and Religion 2026-2027
Area of Study: Philosophy and Religion
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Criminal Justice (For transfer to ETAMU, BA in Criminal Justice) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Criminal Justice
For Transfer To: East Texas A&M University
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Criminal Justice (For transfer to Tarleton State University, BS in Criminal Justice) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Criminal Justice
For Transfer To: Tarleton State University
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Criminal Justice (For transfer to UNT, BS in Criminal Justice) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Criminal Justice
For Transfer To: University of North Texas (UNT)
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Criminal Justice (For transfer to UNTD, BS in Criminal Justice) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Criminal Justice
For Transfer To: University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD)
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Criminal Justice (For transfer to UTA, BA in Criminology and Criminal Justice) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Criminal Justice
For Transfer To: University of Texas Arlington (UTA)
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Political Science 2026-2027
Area of Study: Government
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Psychology (For transfer to Tarleton State University, BS in Psychology) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Psychology
For Transfer To: Tarleton State University
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Psychology (For transfer to Texas State University, BA in Psychology) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Psychology
For Transfer To: Texas State University
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Psychology (For transfer to TWU, BS in Psychology-General Psychology) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Psychology
For Transfer To: Texas Woman's University (TWU)
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Psychology (For transfer to UNT, BA in Psychology) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Psychology
For Transfer To: University of North Texas (UNT)
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Psychology (For transfer to UNTD, BA in Psychology) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Psychology
For Transfer To: University of North Texas at Dallas (UNTD)
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Psychology (For transfer to UTA, BA in Psychology) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Psychology
For Transfer To: University of Texas Arlington (UTA)
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Psychology (For transfer to UTD, BS in Psychology) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Psychology
For Transfer To: University of Texas Dallas (UTD)
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Social Work (For transfer to ETAMU, Bachelor of Social Work) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Social Work
For Transfer To: East Texas A&M University
Available At: Eastfield
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Social Work (For transfer to UTA, Bachelor of Social Work) 2026-2027
Area of Study: Social Work
For Transfer To: University of Texas Arlington (UTA)
Available At: Eastfield
Texas Direct - Associate of Arts Degree with a Field of Study in Sociology 2026-2027
Area of Study: Sociology
Available At: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake, Richland
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