The criminal justice degree program is designed to provide a broad based liberal arts education incorporating the "Core Curriculum" along with the core criminal justice courses. This degree provides students with a basis in the sciences, English, math, history, government, and technology along with their criminal justice course.
Criminal Justice
Associate of Art Degree
| Course |
Course ID |
Sem Hours |
English |
1301, 1302 |
6 |
Literature |
(any 2000 Literature course, also satisfies Humanities requirement) |
3 |
Speech |
(1315, 1318, or 1321) |
3 |
History |
1301, 1302, (HIST 2301 may be substituted one semester) |
6 |
Government |
2305, 2306 |
6 |
Social/Behavioral Science |
(see list in Core Curriculum) |
3 |
Fine Arts |
(see list in core curriculum) |
3 |
Math |
1314, or Math 1332 (or higher) |
3 |
Computer Science |
(BCIS 1305, COCS 1336, or COSC 1337) |
3 |
Science |
(8 hours) |
8 |
Kinesiology |
(2 semesters hours) |
2 |
| Electives |
|
16 |
|
Total Hours |
62 |
Transfer course by major
The courses listed in the section by major are intended to illustrated the nature of the work required in many fields of preparation provided by four year colleges and universities. These suggested electives are designed for students who plan to transfer. Because senior college requirements vary, students should consult the catalog of the senior college of their choice before selecting electives.
Criminal Justice
| Transfer Course By Major |
Criminal Justice |
CRIJ 1301, 1306, 1307, 1310, 1313, 2323, 2328, 2471 |
Criminal Justice (Correctional Science) |
CRIJ 1301, 1306, 1307, 1310, 1313, 2314, 2323, 2328 |
Field of study Curriculum for criminal justice
The field of study curriculum for criminal justice applies to institutions that award the BA or BS degree with a major in criminal justice, including all criminal justice specialations.
The following set of courses (totaling 15 semester credit hours (SCH) of fully transferable and applicable lower-division courses) and up to an additional 6 "discretionary" SCH are the field of study curriculum for criminal justice.
Criminal Justice
Field of Study Curriculum
| TCCNS |
SCH |
Course Title |
CRIJ 1301 |
3 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
CRIJ 1306 |
3 |
Court Systems & Practices |
CRIJ 1310 |
3 |
Fundamentals of Criminal Law |
CRIJ 2313 |
3 |
Correctional Systems & Practices |
CRIJ 2328 |
3 |
Police Systems & Practices |
Please see the current catalog on the catalog & schedules tab at the top of the page.
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