Criminal Justice, Associate of Arts

(Suggested Transfer Plan)

Note: This degree is also offered as an online program.

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
CRIJ 1301Introduction to Criminal Justice

3

CRIJ 1306Court Systems & Practices

3

ENGL 1301Composition I

3

Core American History Core Elective

3

Core Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
CRIJ 1310Fundamentals of Criminal Law

3

Elective CRIJ Elective

3

ENGL 1302Composition II

3

Core American History Core Elective

3

Core Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
CRIJ 2328Police Systems and Practices

3

Elective CRIJ Elective

3

GOVT 2305Federal Government: Federal Constitution and Topics

3

Core Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective

3

Core Mathematics Core Elective

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
CRIJ 2313Correctional Systems & Practices (Capstone)

3

GOVT 2306Texas Government: Texas Constitution and Topics

3

Core Creative Arts Core Elective

3

Core Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective

3

Core Communications (SPCH) Core Elective

3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60

Additional Information

Courses in bold type satisfy Del Mar College Core Curriculum.

CRIJ Electives: CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System, CRIJ 2314 Criminal Investigation, or CRIJ 2323 Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement.

This degree does not meet the 42 semester credit hour requirement for associate degrees.

Students seeking transfer should check specific requirements of the college or university to which they plan to transfer.