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Criminal Justice, A.A. (Online Map)

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First Semester

Mini 1

CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Course Credits ^ΔA
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Course Credits ⁺
Select 3 Course Credits from Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum +

Semester Credit Hours: 9

Mini 2

CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 Course Credits ^Δ
Select 3 Course Credits from American History Core Curriculum +

Semester Credit Hours: 6

Second Semester

Mini 1

CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems & Practices 3 Course Credits ^Δ
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Course Credits ⁺
OR
SPCH 1321 - Business & Professional Communication 3 Course Credits ⁺
Select 3 Course Credits from Life and Physical Sciences Core Curriculum +

Semester Credit Hours: 9

Mini 2

CRIJ 1306 - Ct Systems and Practices 3 Course Credits ^ΔA
ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 Course Credits ⁺
OR
ENGL 2311 - Technical & Business Writing 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credit Hours:6

Third Semester

Select 3 Course Credits from Creative Arts Core Curriculum +
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credit Hours: 6

Fourth Semester

Mini 1

CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems 3 Course Credits
Select 3 Course Credits from American History Core Curriculum +

Semester Credit Hours: 6

Mini 2

Select 3 Course Credits from CRIJ Elective (CRIJ 1307 , CRIJ 1313 , CRIJ 2301 OR CRIJ 2323 ) ^Δ
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credit Hours: 6

Fifth Semester

Mini 1

Select 3 Course Credits from Mathematics Core Curriculum +
PSYC 1300 - Learning Framework 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credit Hours: 6

Mini 2

Select 3 Course Credits from Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum +
Select 3 Course Credits from Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Curriculum +

Semester Credit Hours: 6

Minimum Total Credit Hours Required for Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Degree: 60

⁺ Denotes core requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Pathways Advisor for proper course selection.

^A Articulated credit from an approved and successfully completed high school program may substitute for this class.

^Δ Denotes Field of Study (FOS) courses.

CJ Elective Group

BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 Course Credits
CJLE 1211 - Basic Firearms 2 Course Credits
CJLE 1327 - Interviewing & Report Writing for Crimin 3 Course Credits
CJLE 1329 - Basic Peace Officer V 3 Course Credits
CJLE 1506 - Basic Peace Officer I 5 Course Credits
CJLE 1512 - Basic Peace Officer II 5 Course Credits
CJLE 1518 - Basic Peace Officer III 5 Course Credits
CJLE 1524 - Basic Peace Officer IV 5 Course Credits
CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 Course Credits
CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System 3 Course Credits
CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 3 Course Credits
CJSA 2364 - Practicum - Crim Justice/Safety Studies 3 Course Credits
CJSA 2365 - Practicum - Criminal Justice StudiesLaw Enforcement 3 Course Credits
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Course Credits

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