2008 - 2009 General Catalog 
    
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2008 - 2009 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Criminal Justice, AA


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This curriculum is designed to prepare a student for academic transfer to a university where requirements for a baccalaureate degree in criminal justice or corrections may be completed. Pathways include a curriculum to induce Criminal Justice and TDCJ personnel to seek an Associate of Arts Degree in which the majority of classes will transfer to a university. Students should consult the criminal justice program advisor in planning a course of study that will transfer to a University that offers criminal justice studies.

Students seeking qualifying hours to take the state licensure examination to become a Texas peace officer for local, county, or state law enforcement agencies should refer to the Law Enforcement Technology or Police Academy curriculum in this catalog. A student interested in preparing for the Texas Department of Public Safety may choose either the Criminal Justice (AA) or Law Enforcement Tedchnology (AAS) degree plan; student should consult with program advisor(s) to determine the best degree plan for the individual’s needs.

Texas licensed peace officers, correctional officers, and jailers may receive credit for the following courses upon completion of all other degree requirements: CJLE 1172 and CJLE 1211. TDCJ-Institutional Division active duty corrections officers may receive credit for CJCR 1307 (Correctional Systems and Practices), PHED 1107, and PHED 1123 upon completion of all other degree requirements.

Program advisor is Joe Wise, assistant professor of law enforcement technology.

Total Semester Hours: 18


Total Semester Hours: 16


Total Semester Hours: 18


Fourth Semester


Total Semester Hours: 17/18


Notes


*Although not a requirement for this degree, students are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the first semester of enrollment.
**Available only to TDCJ active duty correctional officers who enroll and complete course requirements. This is a non-transferable course.
***Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses.
****TDCJ active duty correctional officers may waiver CRIJ 2313 and receive credit for CJCR 1307 upon completion of all other degree requirements. This is a non-transferable course.
*****Elective may be CJLE 1119, CJLE 1171, CJLE 2237 or other college credit course.

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