Criminal Justice - Associate of Arts

Associate of Arts

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Discuss constitutional freedoms and rights of citizens and explain how an ethical criminal justice system and participatory citizenship protects those freedoms and rights.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of the three major areas of America’s criminal justice system (Police, Courts, and Corrections).
  3. Analyze a criminal case and understand its relevance to protect freedoms and rights.
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental elements of criminal law.

Program of Study

1st Semester
CourseTitleCredits
ENGL-1301Composition I3
MATH-1342Elementary Statistical Methods3
HIST-X3XXAmerican History Elective3
XXXX-X3XXComponent Area Option Elective3
CRIJ-1301Introduction to Criminal Justice3
2nd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
ENGL-1302Composition II3
HIST-X3XXAmerican History Elective3
XXXX-X3XXCreative Arts Elective3
CRIJ-1306Court Systems and Practices3
CRIJ-1310Fundamentals of Criminal Law3
3rd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
XXXX-X3XXLanguage, Philosophy, and Culture Elective3
GOVT-2305Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics)3
XXXX-X3XXLife and Physical Sciences Elective3
CRIJ-1313Juvenile Justice System3
or
CRIJ-1307Crime in America3
CRIJ-2313Correctional Systems and Practices3
4th Semester
CourseTitleCredits
GOVT-2306Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics)3
XXXX-X3XXComponent Area Option Elective3
XXXX-X3XXLife and Physical Sciences Elective3
CRIJ-2328Police Systems and Practices3
PSYC-2301General Psychology3

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

Catalog year 2026-2027 Last checked against the catalog October 18, 2026 Official catalog page