First Year (30 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
1st 8 week courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis; required for progression) | 3 | 080 | ||
| CJSA 2334 - Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice | 3 | - |
2nd 8 week courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 1327 - Interviewing and Report Writing for CJSA Professions | 3 | - | ||
| BMGT 1341 - Business Ethics | 3 | - |
Spring Semester
1st 8 week courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMDR 1300 - Workplace Dispute Resolution | 3 | - | ||
| KINE 1306 - First Aid | 3 | - |
2nd 8 week courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation | 3 | - | ||
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I | 3 | 010 |
Summer Courses
The following courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester.
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice Elective | 3 | - | ||
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 070 |
Second Year (30 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Â鶹AV graduation and your university transfer plans.
1st 8 week courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose from the Mathematics Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis; meet with an academic advisor) | 3 | 020 | ||
| CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law | 3 | - |
2nd 8 week courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices | 3 | - | ||
| CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices | 3 | - |
Spring Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Â鶹AV graduation and your university transfer plans.
1st 8 week courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice or Social Work Elective | 3 | - | ||
| CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices | 3 | - |
2nd 8 week courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice or Social Work Elective | 3 | - | ||
| SOCI 2336 - Criminology (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | - |
Summer Courses
The following courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester.
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose from the Communications Core (FY) 2(Offered on a continuous basis; meet with an academic advisor) | 3 | 010 | ||
| Choose from the Creative Arts Core (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 050 |
Educational Outlook
The Criminal Justice (CJ) department provides quality educational opportunities that allow students the ability to achieve their career goals and to meet the demanding challenges in the CJ field. The CJ Department prepares students to be excellent employees for CJ agencies in the Bell County area, and graduates will be well prepared for further educational options.
Important Notes
Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AAS Criminal Justice degree.
Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.
FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.
Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.
Career Outlook
Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:
- Legal Assistant: $36,695* (Associate Degree required)
- Correctional Officer/Jailer: $56,110* (Associate Degree required)
*Based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas –