University Parallel
Associate of Science Degree
with an 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
CRMJ 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
CRMJ 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
CRMJ 1050 Contemporary Issues 3
**** Elective 2 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
CRMJ 2210 Criminal Law 3
**** Elective 1
Total 14

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Total Program Credits 60

Contact the Education Department, (901) 333-5345, 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.

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

2 Suggested 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
CRMJ 1300 American Legal System 3
CRMJ 2040 Investigative Report Writing 3
CRMJ 2540 Victimology 3
CRMJ 2550 Understanding Terrorism 3
PHED Electives  
POLS 1030 American Government 3
SOCI 1020 Social Problems 3
SWRK 2010 Introduction to Social Work 3

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