A.S., Criminal Justice

The following is the suggested sequence of courses for the AS degree. The following general sequence should be followed when possible. Part-time students may require more than four semesters to complete their degree.

Students transferring to an upper level institution should follow this degree plan.

Semester I

CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Hours
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 Hours
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 Hours
KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness 1 Hour
MATH 1342 - Statistics 3 Hours
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 Hours

Required Semester Credit Hours: 16

Semester II

CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices 3 Hours
CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 Hours
ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 Hours
Creative Arts course selected from the Core Curriculum Requirements 3 Hours
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Hours

Required Semester Credit Hours: 15

Semester III

CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America 3 Hours
CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices 3 Hours
Life and Physical Sciences course selected from the Core Curriculum Requirements 4 Hours
HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 Hours
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Hours

Required Semester Credit Hours: 16

Semester IV

CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices 3 Hours
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 Hours
Life and Physical Sciences course selected from the Core Curriculum Requirements 4 Hours
Language, Philosophy and Culture course selected from the Core Curriculum Requirements 3 Hours

A.S., Criminal Justice

Semester I

Required Semester Credit Hours: 16

Semester II

Required Semester Credit Hours: 15

Semester III

Required Semester Credit Hours: 16

Semester IV

Required Semester Credit Hours: 13

Total Required Semester Credit Hours: 60