Criminal Justice, A.A.

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This curriculum is designed for students pursuing bachelor’s degrees in the fields of corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement and security management. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Associate in Arts degree prior to transfer.

Suggested Curriculum

I. General Education Core (37-38)

Area A: Communication (9 credits)

ENG 101 Composition I 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
ENG 102 Composition II 3 hrs transfer credit - with a grade of C or better
COMM 101 Principles of Communication 3 hrs transfer credit

Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)

Select three courses from the list for Area B with at least one course from humanities and one from fine arts.

Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)

Select one math course from the list for Area C :

Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (7-8 credits)

Select one life science course and one physical science course from the list for Area D . One course must have a lab component.

Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)

Select three courses in at least two different disciplines from the list for Area E including:

PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 hrs transfer credit recommended
SOCIO 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 hrs transfer credit recommended

II. Area of Concentration/Major Field (12)

CJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 hrs transfer credit
CJ 102 Introduction to Criminology 3 hrs transfer credit
CJ 106 Introduction to Corrections 3 hrs transfer credit
CJ 204 Juvenile Justice 3 hrs transfer credit

III. Electives (12-13)

Select additional courses from the list of Courses Approved for Transfer or contact the universities you are considering.

Required A.A. Degree Program Total: 62 credits

Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a PSC advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.