Criminal Justice, Associate of Applied Science

Requirements

Freshman Year

First Semester

CRIJ 1301Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRIJ 2313Correctional Systems and Practices

3

CRIJ 2328Police Systems and Practices

3

ENGL 1301Composition I CORE

3

 

MATH 1342Elementary Statistical Methods - CORE

3

OR

MATH 1314College Algebra CORE

3

Total Credit Hours:15

CRIJ 1301, CRIJ 2313, CRIJ 2328: Denotes field of study courses, as set by THECB January 2003.

Second Semester

CRIJ 1307Crime in America

3

CRIJ 1310Fundamentals of Criminal Law

3

SOCI 1301Introduction to Sociology CORE

3

HIST X3XXHistory

3

XXXX X3XXHumanities/Fine Arts

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: As indicated in the core curriculum of the college catalog.

Sophomore Year

First Semester

CRIJ 1313Juvenile Justice System

3

CRIJ 2323Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement

3

WECM Technical Course

3

PSYC 2301General Psychology CORE

3

GOVT 2305Federal Government CORE

3

Total Credit Hours:15

Technical Course: Students seeking to transfer to a Senior institution should consult catalog or inquire about articulation agreements.

Second Semester

CRIJ 1306Court Systems and Practices CAPSTONE

3

CRIJ 2301Community Resources in Corrections

3

CRIJ 2314Criminal Investigation

3

WECM Technical Course

3

GOVT 2306Texas Government CORE

3

Total Credit Hours:15

CRIJ 1306: Denotes field of study courses, as set by THECB January 2003. Recommended that course be taken on last semester before graduation or transfer.

Technical Course: Students seeking to transfer to a Senior institution should consult catalog or inquire about articulation agreements.

Total Credit Hours: 60

WECM Technical Courses

CJLE 1333Traffic Law and Investigation

3

CJSA 1348Ethics in Criminal Justice

3

CJLE 1427Interviewing and Report Writing for Criminal Justice Professionals

4

CJLE 2345Vice and Narcotics Investigation

3

CJSA 1302Private Security Officer Training

3

CJSA 1347Police Organization and Administration

3

CJSA 2302Police Management, Supervision and Related Topics

3

CJSA 2334Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice

3

CJLE 1333, CJSA 1348, CJLE 1427, CJLE 2345, CJSA 1347, CJSA 2302, CJSA 2334: Students seeking to transfer to a Senior institution should consult catalog or inquire about articulation agreements.

History Elective: Students that have met prerequisites may choose from any History course offered by college.