This program is designed to prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a baccalaureate degree program in criminal justice, criminology, or related fields.
Since four-year colleges can vary in their course and GPA requirements, please consult an advisor regarding specific requirements and course selection. The program is designed to transfer especially well to George Mason University.
Satisfactory completion of the following high school units or equivalent: 4 units of English; 4 units of mathematics (algebra I-II, geometry and pre-calc); 1 unit of laboratory science; and 1 unit of social studies.
Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.
| Two Years | Credits |
|---|---|
| 1st Semester | |
|
ADJ
100
|
3 |
|
ENG
111
|
3 |
|
Elective
1HIS
|
3 |
|
Quantitative Reasoning or Higher
MTH
154
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
SDV
100
|
1 |
|
SDV
101
|
1 |
| Total | 13 |
| 2nd Semester | |
|
ADJ
107
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
CST
100
|
3 |
|
CST
110
|
3 |
|
ENG
112
|
3 |
|
ITE
152
|
3 |
|
PSY
200
|
3 |
| Total | 15 |
| 3rd Semester | |
|
ADJ
211
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
ADJ
234
|
3 |
|
ADJ
236
|
3 |
|
2BIO
101
|
4 |
|
MTH
245
|
3 |
|
SOC
200
|
3 |
| Total | 16 |
| 4th Semester | |
| Choose One | |
|
ADJ
105
|
3 |
|
ADJ
140
|
3 |
|
ADJ
133
|
3 |
|
2BIO
102
|
4 |
|
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
3
|
3 |
| Choose One | |
|
REL
100
|
3 |
|
REL
237
|
3 |
|
2-- - Literature Elective
4ENG
|
3 |
| Total | 16 |
| Total credits for the Associate of Science = 60 | |
1 Select any HIS course listed under the social/behavioral science courses in General Education Electives. Elective should be selected with advice of a counselor or faculty advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.
2 Students may substitute CHM 101, CHM 111 or CHM 112 if they also meet the mathematics prerequisites for these courses.
3 See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives. Students must choose courses from two of the three areas listed. Credit will not be applied if student takes two courses from the same area. Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet requirements of the transfer institution.
4 Any 200-level literature course with an ENG prefix satisfies this requirement. Students planning to attend George Mason University are encouraged to take an approved ENG 200 level Literature Elective.
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