Criminal Justice - AA Degree Plan


Program Information: The field of study shown below is designed for students who plan to transfer to a senior college or university. Upon successful completion of the courses shown, the student will graduate with an Associate in Arts Degree. If a student elects not to follow the recommended sequence, a counselor will help the student select courses needed to reach his or her educational goals.

FRESHMAN YEAR - Fall

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ENGL 1301 Composition I 3
HIST 1301 United States History I 3
CRIJ 1301 Intro - Criminal Justice 3
CRIJ 1306 Court Systems & Practices 3
COSC 1301 Introduction to Computing 3
XXXX Approved Elective 1
Fall Total Credit Hours   16



FRESHMAN YEAR - Spring

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
ENGL 1302 Composition II 3
ENGL 2311    or Technical And Business Writing 3
HIST 1302 United States History II 3
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3
CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems & Practices 3
XXXX Approved Life / Physical Sciences 4
Spring Total Credit Hours   16



SOPHOMORE YEAR - Fall

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
GOVT 2305 Federal Government 3
XXXX Approved Life / Physical Sciences 4
SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication 3
SPCH 1315    or Public Speaking 3
SPCH 1321    or Business & Professional Communication 3
MATH 1314 College Algebra 3
MATH 1332    or Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) 3
XXXX Approved Language / Philosophy / Culture 3
Fall Total Credit Hours   16



SOPHOMORE YEAR - Spring

COURSE SECTION COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
GOVT 2306 Texas Government 3
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems & Practices 3
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology 3
PSYC 2301    or General Psychology 3
XXXX Approved Creative Arts 3
Spring Total Credit Hours   12
Program Total Credit Hours    



This is a sample degree plan; students should consult catalog of senior institution they plan to attend since some requirements vary. Counselors are available to assist in this matter.