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Criminal Justice - Associate of Arts (Online)
Associate of Arts · Online
About the Program
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Program Learning Outcomes
- Discuss constitutional freedoms and rights of citizens and explain how an ethical criminal justice system and participatory citizenship protects those freedoms and rights.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the three major areas of America’s criminal justice system (Police, Courts, and Corrections).
- Analyze a criminal case and understand its relevance to protect freedoms and rights.
- Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental elements of criminal law.
Program of Study
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| MATH-1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| HIST-X3XX | American History Elective | 3 |
| XXXX-X3XX | Component Area Option Elective | 3 |
| CRIJ-1301 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-1302 | Composition II | 3 |
| HIST-X3XX | American History Elective | 3 |
| XXXX-X3XX | Creative Arts Elective | 3 |
| CRIJ-1306 | Court Systems and Practices | 3 |
| CRIJ-1310 | Fundamentals of Criminal Law | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXXX-X3XX | Language, Philosophy, and Culture Elective | 3 |
| GOVT-2305 | Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) | 3 |
| XXXX-X3XX | Life and Physical Sciences Elective | 3 |
| CRIJ-1313 | Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| or | ||
| CRIJ-1307 | Crime in America | 3 |
| CRIJ-2313 | Correctional Systems and Practices | 3 |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GOVT-2306 | Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) | 3 |
| XXXX-X3XX | Component Area Option Elective | 3 |
| XXXX-X3XX | Life and Physical Sciences Elective | 3 |
| CRIJ-2328 | Police Systems and Practices | 3 |
| PSYC-2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
Notes
ENGL-1301, MATH-1342, CRIJ-1301, CRIJ-1306, CRIJ-1310, CRIJ-1313, CRIJ-1307, CRIJ-2313, and CRIJ-2328: Grade of “C” or better is required for graduation.
XXXX-X3XX (Component Area Option Elective), XXXX-X3XX (Language, Philosophy & Culture Elective), and XXXX-X3XX (Life and Physical Sciences Elective): Students may take any course within this category of the TSC General Education Core Curriculum.
This information is provided as an example only. You will develop a personalized plan with your Success Coach and faculty advisor/mentor that reflects your goals and interests. You are required to meet with an advisor each semester to ensure you are on track for graduation. This document does not contain all the information you need to stay on track for graduation.
Credit Hours
- 60 credit hours — total of the courses listed above (calculated, alternatives counted once)
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