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 Approved Electives 3 Hours
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 Hours

Required Semester Credit Hours: 15

Semester III

CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America 3 Hours OR
CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System 3 Hours
Life and Physical Sciences course from Approved Electives 4 Hours
Criminal Justice Studies Elective 3 Hours
HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 Hours
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Hours

Required Semester Credit Hours: 16

Semester IV

Criminal Justice Studies Elective 3 Hours
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 Hours
Life and Physical Sciences course selected from Approved Electives 4 Hours
Language, Philosophy and Culture course selected from Approved Electives 3 Hours

Required Semester Credit Hours: 13

Total Required Semester Credit Hours: 60

Approved Creative Arts Electives

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 Hours
ARTS 1303 - Art History I 3 Hours
ARTS 1304 - Art History II 3 Hours
DRAM 2361 - History of Theatre I 3 Hours
DRAM 2362 - History of Theatre II 3 Hours
DRAM 1310 - Theater Appreciation 3 Hours
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 Hours
MUSI 1310 - American Music 3 Hours

Approved Criminal Justice Studies Electives

CRIJ 2301 - Community Resources in Corrections 3 Hours
CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices 3 Hours
CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation 3 Hours
CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 3 Hours
CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices 3 Hours

Approved Life and Physical Sciences Electives

BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Hours
BIOL 2404 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (one semester) 4 Hours
BIOL 1408 - Introduction to Biology I 4 Hours
BIOL 1409 - Introduction to Biology II 4 Hours
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Hours

Approved Language, Philosophy and Culture Electives

HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities I 3 Hours
HUMA 1302 - Introduction to Humanities II 3 Hours
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Hours
PHIL 2306 - Ethics 3 Hours