CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Associate of Science Degree
University Parallel
A Curriculum Plan with an Area of Emphasis in
Criminal Justice

[First Semester] [Second Semester] [Third Semester] [Fourth Semester] [Suggested Electives]

First Semester
Course Number Course Title Credit
ENGL 1010 English Composition I (Gen. Ed.)
3
**** Mathematics (Gen. Ed.)1
3
**** Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen. Ed.)1
3
**** Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.)1
3
CJST 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice
3
Total  
15

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Second Semester
Course Number Course Title Credit
ENGL 1020 English Composition II (Gen. Ed.)
3
SPCH 2010 Oral Communication (Gen. Ed.)
3
**** Social/Behavioral Sciences (Gen. Ed.)1
3
**** Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.)1
3
CJST 2000 Criminology
3
Total  
15

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Third Semester
Course Number Course Title Credit
**** Literature (Gen. Ed.)1
3
**** Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.)1
4
**** History (Gen. Ed.)1
3
CJST 1050 Contemporary Issues
3
**** Elective2
3
Total  
16

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Fourth Semester
Course Number Course Title Credit
**** Elective
3
**** History (Gen. Ed.)1
3
**** Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.)1
4
CJST 2210 Criminal Law
3
**** Elective
1
Total  
14

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Total Program Credits 60

Contact Cynthia Calhoun, (901) 333-5196, for college-parallel area of emphasis advising and transfer information. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.

1Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

2Suggested Electives: The following suggested courses are helpful in this area of emphasis; however, students may choose other courses in consultation with their advisors.

Suggested Electives
Course Number Course Title Credit
CJST 1300 American Legal System
3
CJST 2040 Investigative Report Writing
3
PHED Electives
POLI 2010 American National Government
3
SOCI 1020 Social Problems
3
SWRK 1010 Introduction to Social Work
3

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