Criminal Justice, Associate in Arts
NOTE: This degree is also offered as an online program.
(Suggested Occupational Plan)
First Semester
| CRIJ 1301 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRIJ 1306 | Court Systems & Practices | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| | American History Core Elective 3 0 3 | |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
Second Semester
| CRIJ 1310 | Fundamentals of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRIJ | Elective 3 0 3 | 3 |
| ENGL 1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| | American History Core Elective 3 0 3 | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective 3 0 3 | |
Third Semester
| CRIJ 2328 | Police Systems & Practices | 3 |
| CRIJ | Elective 3 0 3 | 3 |
| GOVT 2305 | Federal Govt (Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| | Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective 3 0 3 | |
Fourth Semester
| CRIJ 2313 | Correctional Systems & Practices | 3 |
| GOVT 2306 | Texas Govt (Constitution & Topics) | 3 |
| | Creative Arts Core Elective 3 0 3 | |
| | Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective 3 0 3 | |
Communications (SPCH) Core Elective
| SPCH 1311 | Intro Speech Communication | 3 |
| | OR | |
| SPCH 1315 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | OR | |
| SPCH 1321 | Bus & Professional Communication | 3 |
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 60
Students seeking transfer should check specific requirements of the college or university to which they plan to transfer.