Criminal Justice Technology, Criminal Justice Studies Specialization, AAS

First Semester

• CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 semester hours
• CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices 3 semester hours
• CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law 3 semester hours
• CJSA 1351 - Use of Force 3 semester hours

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• ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications I 3 semester hours OR
• BCIS / COSC Elective - Computer Science Elective 3 semester hours

Second Semester

• SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking I 3 semester hours
• CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System 3 semester hours
• CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement 3 semester hours
• CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation 3 semester hours
• CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America 3 semester hours

Third Semester

• CRIJ 2301 - Community Resources in Corrections 3 semester hours

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• CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices 3 semester hours OR
• HMSY 1337 - Introduction to Homeland Security 3 semester hours

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• CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices 3 semester hours
• ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 semester hours

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• SOCI 2336 - Criminology 3 semester hours OR
• GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 semester hours

Fourth Semester

• Math OR Life and Physical Science Elective - Choose from
  Core Curriculum
    3 semester hours

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• CJSA 1348 - Ethics in Criminal Justice 3 semester hours OR
• PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 semester hours

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• CJSA 2388 - Internship - Criminal Justice Studies 3 semester hours ¹

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• Criminal Justice Elective - Approved by advisor 3 semester hours ² OR
• Spanish Elective - Approved by advisor 3 semester hours ²

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• Humanities/Fine Arts - Choose from Core Curriculum  3 semester hours

Total Hours in AAS Degree: 60

¹ Capstone course
² Must be approved by program / division director.