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.

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

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