Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Steven J. Zani
Chair of General Education and Developmental Studies
Education Annex Building, Office 133
(409) 984-6341
generaleducation@lamarpa.edu
Program Description
The Criminal Justice curriculum is designed for students who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. The curriculum requires coursework in basic criminal justice principles and concepts and allows students to complete the degree plan. the degree plan follows the field-of-study curriculum prescribed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Recommended Program of Study
| Course Number |
Title |
SCH |
| Core Curriculum Courses |
42 |
| COSC 1301 or BCIS 1305 |
Introduction to Computing or
Business Computer Applications |
3 |
| CRIJ 1301 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
3 |
| CRIJ 1306 |
Court System and Practices |
3 |
| CRIJ 1310 |
Fundamentals of Criminal Law |
3 |
| CRIJ 2313 |
Correctional Systems and Practices |
3 |
| CRIJ 2328 |
Police Systems and Practices |
3 |
| |
Total Hours |
60 |
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