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2026-2027 Catalog

Criminal Justice-Corrections, A.A.S.

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FIRST YEAR

First Semester (Fall)

Prior Learning 12 course credits (Correctional Officer OSA) OR
CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Course Credits
CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems 3 Course Credits
CJLE 1327 - Interviewing & Report Writing for Crimin 3 Course Credits
CJSA 2364 - Practicum - Crim Justice/Safety Studies 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester (Spring)

ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Course Credits ⁺
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Course Credits (Recommended)⁺
OR
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 Course Credits ⁺
CRIJ 2301 - Community Resources in Corrections 3 Course Credits
CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 12

Third Semester (Summer)

Select 3 course credits from Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Curriculum (COMM-1307 Recommended) ⁺
HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 6

SECOND YEAR

First Semester (Fall)

SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Course Credits ⁺
OR
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3 Course Credits ⁺
CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America 3 Course Credits
CRIJ 1306 - Ct Systems and Practices 3 Course Credits
CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems & Practices 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 12

Second Semester (Spring)

DAAC 2301 - Therapeutic Communities in a Criminal Justice Setting 3 Course Credits
CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation 3 Course Credits
CJSA 1348 - Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 Course Credits
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Course Credits ⁺

Semester Credits: 12

Third Semester (Summer)

Select 3 course credits from Mathematics Core Curriculum (MATH-1314 or MATH-1324 recommended) ⁺
CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System 3 Course Credits

Semester Credits: 6

Total Credits Required for Criminal Justice-Corrections, A.A.S. Degree: 60

⁺ Denotes Core Requirement. Speak with Department Chair or Academic Advisor for proper course selection.

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