Criminal Justice (AS)

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This is a recommended academic map for students who seek an Associate of Science degree with a concentration in Criminal Justice or plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice at a fouryear institution of higher education in Texas. Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should confirm transferability of courses to meet degree requirements from the institution to which they plan to attend.

Curriculum

College Readiness Courses (if needed)

General Education Core Curriculum Course List

Semester I

ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 3 or above (Core 020)
HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit Hours: 3
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
or
PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework Credit Hours: 3
or
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credit Hours: 3
or
PHED 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness Credit Hours: 1
Transfer Elective*

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II Credit Hours: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit Hours: 3
Social Behavioral Science (Core 080)
Transfer Elective*¹
Language, Philosophy, & Culture (Core 040)

Semester III

Life & Physical Science with Lab (Core 030)
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution & Topics) Credit Hours: 3
Transfer Elective*
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
or
PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework Credit Hours: 3
or
EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework Credit Hours: 3
or
PHED 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness Credit Hours: 1 (not previously taken)
Creative Arts (Core 050)

Semester IV

Transfer Elective*
Life & Physical Science with Lab (Core 030)
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution & Topics) Credit Hours: 3
Transfer Elective*
Transfer Elective*

*Transfer Electives

Students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree should seek advising from the institution to which they intend to transfer.

CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2301 - Community Resources in Corrections Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices Credit Hours: 3
CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement Credit Hours: 3

Total Semester Hours - 60

¹Select one course from any of the following: AGRI, BIOL, CHEM, COSC, CRIJ, ENGR, GEOL, MATH, PHED (3 SCH), PHYS

*Courses are suggested electives that will contribute to AS degree requirements. Different electives may be chosen, but must be selected from the academic rather than the technical courses, as indicated in the course descriptions.