CRIMINAL JUSTICE
CRIMINAL JUSTICE – TRANSFER (CRT)
(HEGIS 5505)
A balance of general, liberal arts, and technical courses are offered to those students who intend to enter the field of criminal justice for the first time as well as those currently employed in the field. This program is designed primarily for those students who anticipate transferring to a four-year institution to pursue the baccalaureate degree. It is also recommended to those students interested in pre-law studies. This program leads to rewarding careers in law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, rehabilitation, industrial security, and numerous other positions in related areas at the municipal, state, and federal levels.
NOTE: Students pursuing careers in criminal justice or related fields should be aware that certain aspects of health and/or character may be conditional to employment.
The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.
Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| BHS 103 | Social Problems in Today's World | 3 |
| HIS 121 | The American National Experience | 3 |
| CRJ 141 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| CRJ 100 | Criminal Justice Introductory Seminar | 1 |
| WFE 101 | Lifetime Wellness and Fitness | 3 |
|
TOTAL |
16 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| BIO 103 | Human Biology (a) | 4 |
| Math 118 (b) | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| CRJ 265 | Federal, State, & Local Laws | 3 |
| BHS 101 | Criminology | 3 |
| PED 101 or PED 133 | Self-Defense: Introduction to Martial Arts |
1 |
|
TOTAL |
17 |
THIRD SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| CRJ 201 | Police Organization and Administration |
3 |
| PSY 206 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| BHS 242 | Drug and Alcohol Use and Abuse | 3 |
| CRJ 206 | Criminal and Scientific Investigation | 3 |
| General Education Elective (c) | 3 | |
|
TOTAL |
15 |
FOURTH SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 134 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| BHS 262 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| CRJ 261 | White Collar Crime | 3 |
| CRJ 266 | Contemporary Problems and Issues in Criminal Justice |
3 |
| SPE 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Free Elective (d) | 3-4 | |
|
TOTAL |
18-19 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 66
a. BIO 104 may be substituted for
BIO 103.
b. Mathematics course. Students must meet math course
prerequisites.
c. General Education Elective: Courses applicable to this
program are listed in the General Education Appendices D, E, F, H and I. See the
College catalog for the list of General Education Appendices.
d. Subject area
for Criminal Justice includes all courses labeled CRJ.
