Criminal Justice • Associate in Arts

Transfer Program

Colleague Code: AA.CRJ

Curriculum Code: AAD 100

Program Information:

This program prepares students for entry into baccalaureate programs in criminal justice and allied fields. It builds a foundation for a career within the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, corrections, and human services.

• This program is intended for students planning to earn a transfer degree in the field of criminal justice
• completion of this course of study provides students with a background in criminal justice (corrections, social work, counseling) sufficient to allow completion of a four-year degree in similar programs.
• Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary.
• Students who are enrolled in the Police Academy or are correctional officers may be eligible to receive proficiency credit for CRJ 100, CRJ 130, CRJ 140 and/or CRJ 275. Visit Proficiency Exams for additional information and contact the department below to determine eligibility. 

To learn more about this program and view contact information, visit Criminal Justice or see a student success advisor.

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester:

CRJ 100	Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems	3
CRJ 114	Introduction to Human Services	3
EGL 101	Composition I	3
	Humanities or Fine Arts Selection	3
	Physical Science Selection*	3-4
Total Credit Hours:		15-16

Second Semester:

CMN 101	Public Speaking Fundamentals	3
EGL 102	Composition II	3
MAT 104	General Education Mathematics	3
CRJ 101	Criminology	3
	Program Course Selection	3-4
Total Credit Hours:		15-16

Third Semester:

PHI 205	Ethics: Morality and Contemporary Values	3
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
	Life Science Selection*	3-4
	Program Course Selection	4
Total Credit Hours:		13-14

Fourth Semester:

POS 101	Introduction to American Politics	3
	OR
POS 201	State and Local Government	3
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
	Fine Arts Selection	3
	Program Course Selection	3-4
CRJ 275	Internship	4
Total Credit Hours:		16-17

Note: Students who are enrolled in the Police Academy or are correctional officers may be eligible to receive proficiency credit for CRJ 100, CRJ 130, CRJ 140 and/or CRJ 275. Visit Proficiency Exams for additional information and contact Criminal Justice to determine eligibility.

Course Requirements:

Required General Education Courses

CMN 101	Public Speaking Fundamentals	3
EGL 101	Composition I	3
EGL 102	Composition II	3
Total Credit Hours:		9

Recommended General Education Courses

Please see your Student Success Advisor for course planning.

MAT 104	General Education Mathematics	3
PHI 205	Ethics: Morality and Contemporary Values	3
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3
POS 101	Introduction to American Politics	3
	OR
POS 201	State and Local Government	3
	Humanities or Fine Arts Selection	3
	Fine Arts Selection	3
	Life Science Selection*	3-4
	Physical Science Selection*	3-4
Total Credit Hours:		28-29

*A minimum of seven (7) credits must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum courses and must include one laboratory course.

Recommended Program Courses

CRJ 100	Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems	3
CRJ 101	Criminology	3
CRJ 114	Introduction to Human Services	3
CRJ 275	Internship	4
	Program Course Selection	3-4
	Program Course Selection	3-4
	Program Course Selection	4
Total Credit Hours:		23-25

Recommended Program Course Selections

Select three (3) courses that total at least ten (10) credit hours from the list below.

CRJ 130	Introduction to Law Enforcement	4
CRJ 139	Fundamentals of Investigation	4
CRJ 239	Introduction to Forensic Science	3
CRJ 140	Introduction to Corrections	4
CRJ 240	Community-Based Services and Crises Intervention	4
CRJ 260	Criminal Law	4
CRJ 266	Ethics in Criminal Justice	3
CRJ 211	Substance Abuse	3
CRJ 221	The Juvenile Offender	3

Note: Students who are enrolled in the Police Academy or are correctional officers may be eligible to receive proficiency credit for CRJ 100, CRJ 130, CRJ 140 and/or CRJ 275. Visit Proficiency Exams for additional information and contact Criminal Justice to determine eligibility.