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CRIMINAL JUSTICE PATHWAY - AA DEGREE, LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR
This is a suggested curricular pathway for students who plan to transfer to a senior college or
university. Transferability and specific requirements can be determined only by the receiving
institution. Students should consult an academic advisor early in their programs of study.
Freshman Year
First Semester
Sem. Hrs.
CRIJ 1301 Introduction to Criminal Justice............. 3
Social & Behavioral Science ........................................... 3
ENGL 1301 English Composition I.............................. 3
Language, Philosophy, & Culture................................. 3
HIST 1301 U.S History I ................................................... 3
15
Second Semester
Sem. Hrs.
ENGL 1302 English Composition II .............................3
Creative Arts..........................................................................3
HIST 1302 U.S. History II .................................................3
Component Area Option (CAO.......................................3
CRIJ 2328 Police Systems & Practices........................3
15
Sophomore Year
First Semester
Sem. Hrs.
CRIJ 1306 Courts & Criminal Procedures ................ 3
*Suggested Pathway Elective ........................................ 3
GOVT 2305 U.S. Government & Constitution ......... 3
Life & Physical Science..................................................... 4
Core MATH............................................................................ 3
16
Second Semester
Sem. Hrs.
Life & Physical Science......................................................4
Component Area Option (CAO.......................................3
GOVT 2306 Texas Government & Constitution......3
*Suggested Pathway Elective.........................................4
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Total Semester Hours
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60
*SELECT 7 HOURS OF ELECTIVES TO FULFILL THE LIBERAL ARTS AA DEGREE REQUIREMENTS. THE
FOLLOWING COURSES ARE SUGGESTED PATHWAY ELECTIVES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR COMPLETION OF
YOUR LIBERAL ARTS DEGREE. THEY ARE IN MANY FOUR YEAR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE PLANS:
CRIJ 1307 Crime in America
CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law
CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System
CRIJ 2301 Community Resources in Corrections
CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices
CRIJ 2314 Criminal investigation
CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
CONTACT TVCC ADVISING CENTER AND YOUR TRANSFER COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY TODETERMINE
THE TRANSFERABILITY OF COURSES AND COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS.
