Associate in Arts - Pre-Major Criminal Justice
Curriculum Description
The Associate in Arts degree shall be granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 64 and a maximum of 65 semester hours of college transfer course. (Ref. 23 NCAC 2E 0204) Within the degree program, the institution shall include opportunities for the achievement of competence in reading, writing, oral communication, fundamental mathematical skills, and the basic use of computers.
Courses are approved for transfer through the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. Community college graduates who have earned 64 semester hours of academic credit in approved transfer courses with a grade of C or better in each course and an overall GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale will receive at least 64 semester hours of academic credit upon admission to a university. Courses may also transfer through bilateral agreements between institutions. Courses offered through bilateral agreements may not transfer to all receiving institutions.
The following represent one way in which program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Arts
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Day and Evening
POS Approved: Fall 2010
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 111 | Expository Writing | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Communication Core | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Humanities/Fine Arts | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Mathematics Core | ** | ** | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Natural Science Core | 3 | * | 0 | 4 |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total: | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 155 | Statistical Analysis | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 155A | Statistics Analysis Lab | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| POL 120 | American Government | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Composition Core | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | History Core | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ___ ___ | Natural Science Core | 3 | * | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 15 | 2 | 0 | 17 |
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJC 111 | Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Select one: | |||||
___ ___ |
Literature Core | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| OR | |||||
___ ___ |
Humanities/Fine Arts Core | (**) | (**) | (0) | (3) |
| ___ ___ | Literature Core | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total: | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CJC 141 | Corrections | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PED 110 | Fit and Well for Life | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ___ ___ | PED Elective - activity course | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| ___ ___ | Any Core or Professional | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total: | 13 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 65
Additional Information
This template has been developed by university and community college faculty as a blueprint for guiding community colleges in developing programs for students who intend to major in Criminal Justice. Students who successfully complete this course of study and who meet the requirements for admission to the university may be eligible to apply for admission to the major with junior standing.
See Associate in Arts A10100 and your academic advisor for all Core and Professional choices.
Required: CIS 110, CJC 111, CJC 121, CJC 141, 1 Communication Core, PED 110, PED activity, POL 120, PSY 150, SOC 210 and Introductory mathematics (college algebra, trigonometry, calculus, etc.)
Recommended: MAT 155 and MAT 155A
See your academic advisor for an Individualized Learning Plan for this pre-major.
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
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