Liberal Arts - Criminal Justice Pathway
Associate in Arts
Checklist
- Complete a minimum of 60 total degree credits.
- Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
- View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
- Consult with an Academic Advisor and the intended institution being transferred to.
- Note: Courses listed on the degree plan are suggested and may vary dependent on the situation.
Degree Plan
General Education
Written Communications
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Select from the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 6 | |
Oral Communications
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 3 | |
Arts & Humanities
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHIL 210 | Ethics | 3 |
| Select from the "Arts & Humanities" categories on the General Education matrix. | 6 | |
| Credits Subtotal | 9 | |
Social & Behavioral Sciences
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CJ 201 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 252 | Criminology | 3 |
| Credits Subtotal | 9 | |
Math, Science & Technology
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the "Math, Science & Technology (Math)" category on the General Education matrix. | 3 | |
| Select from the "Math, Science & Technology (Science with Lab Pair)" category on the General Education matrix. | 4 | |
| Select from the “Math, Science & Technology" categories on the General Education matrix (needed only if total credits for this area have not been met). | 2 | |
| Introduction to Computers (Recommended) | ||
| Principles of Information Security (Recommended) | ||
| Credits Subtotal | 9 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Total Credits | 36 | |
Enrichment
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 2 enrichment credits from the Enrichment Course Matrix. A course listed as general education and enrichment may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion. | ||
| Enrichment Course Matrix | 2 | |
Diversity
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select 3 diversity credits from the General Education & Diversity Matrix. A course listed as general education and diversity may satisfy both requirements upon successful completion. | ||
| General Education & Diversity Matrix | 3 | |
Digital Literacy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | ||
| College Composition I | ||
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course | ||
Electives
Transfer Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select from the following recommended courses dependent on your transfer situation and total degree credits needed. | ||
| CHEM 112 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 3 |
| CHEM 112L | Introduction to Forensic Science Lab | 1 |
| CJ 210 | Introduction To Policing | 3 |
| CJ 220 | Criminal Law | 3 |
| CJ 226 | Criminal Investigation | 3 |
| CJ 254 | Juvenile Justice System | 3 |
| COMM 212 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| LEAD 280 | Leadership Strategies | 3 |
| POLS 115 | American Government | 3 |
| or PSYC 111 | Introduction to Psychology | |