2012 - 2013 Catalog
Program: Criminal Justice
Degree Plan: Criminal Justice Certificate (45-46 hours)
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Gainful Employment Information(Level II Certificate)
Cedar Valley (El Centro is an authorized site), Eastfield, and Mountain View only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C2.CRIM.JUST.08
This certificate is attached to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Criminal Justice and provides the student the skills and academic requirements necessary to qualify for a law enforcement agency with a minimum 45 semester hour requirement.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| CRIJ 1310 | Fundamentals of Criminal Law | 3 |
| CRIJ 1301 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra OR | 3 |
| MATH 1414 | College Algebra | (4) |
| 15-16 |
SEMESTER II
| CRIJ 1306 | Courts Systems and Practices | 3 |
| CRIJ 1307 | Crime in America | 3 |
| CRIJ 1313 | Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
| SPCH 1315 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | (3) |
| SOCI 1301 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 15 |
SEMESTER III
| CRIJ 2313 | Correctional Systems and Practices | 3 |
| CRIJ 2314 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CRIJ 2328 | Police Systems and Practices | 3 |
| PSYC 2314 | Lifespan Growth and Development | 3 |
| GOVT 2301 | American Government | 3 |
| 15 |
| Minimum Hours Required | 45-46 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.