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Criminal Justice Field of Study (For transfer to National American University, BS in Criminal Justice)
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Transferrable to:
- National American University
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Field of Study
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Criminal Justice webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This guided pathway is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to major in Criminal Justice at a university. An Associate of Arts degree in this pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree that opens the door to a career in corrections, probation, government and private security settings.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in Criminal Justice. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an A.A. degree with a Field of Study in Criminal Justice, which will increase your chances of transfer to National American University (NAU) to earn a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit www.national.edu to view more information about transferring to National American University. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to NAU.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS FIELD OF STUDY DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
MATHEMATICS X3XX Core Elective* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
CRIJ 1301 – Introduction to Criminal Justice This is a required Field of Study course.
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching information at NAU.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options with a degree in Criminal Justice.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.
CRIJ 1307 – Crime in America This is a Required Criminal Justice course.
CRIJ 1306 – Court Systems and Practices This is a required Field of Study course.
SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree at NAU.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
CREATIVE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, and CULTURE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
CRIJ 1310 – Fundamentals of Criminal Law This is a required Field of Study course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to NAU.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2021, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at NAU Fall 2022)
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Check with your success coach for important deadlines & dates.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 4
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
CRIJ 2313 – Correctional Systems and Practices This is a required Field of Study course.
CRIJ 2328 – Police Systems and Practices This is a required Field of Study course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts degree with the Criminal Justice Field of Study.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to NAU.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
National American University
For questions about the NAU portion of this pathway, Amanda Oppel, Director of Strategic Partnerships, at (816) 412-7702 or aoppel@national.edu or the Strategic Partnership Enrollment Services team at (855) 210-5641It is best to apply to NAU a full semester before you plan to transfer. It will help if you submit a copy of this pathway with your application. See catalog for official degree requirements.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
QUARTER 1
CS1203 Bridge to Success Creating Your Future at NAU (This is a required course) (5 quarter credits)
CJ1500 Criminological Theory (This is a required major core course)
CJ2230 Diversity in Criminal Justice (This is a required major core course)
EN3050 Technical Communications
Total Hours: 19 quarter credits
QUARTER 2
CJ4600 Criminal Justice Administration
CJ2280 Communications for Criminal Justice Professionals (This is a required major core course)
CJ3005 Gangs in America
CJ3030 Societal Influence: Hate Crimes and the Law (Or other Security Elective)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 3
CJ2150 Professionalism and Ethics in CJ (This is a required major core course)
CJ3100 Criminal Investigation (This is a required major core course)
CJ4300 Drugs and Alcohol in Criminal Justice (Or other Security Elective)
CJ3000 Victimology (Or other Security Elective)
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 4
CJ3400 Constitutional Law (This is a required major core course)
CJ2200 Policing in U. S. Society
CJ3300 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Any 3000+ Security Elective 4.5 quarter Credits
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
QUARTER 5
CJ3020 Serial Killers and the Law (Or other Security Elective)
CJ4500 Homeland Security and Terrorism (Or other Security Elective)
CJ4900 Criminal Justice Capstone (This is a required major core course)
Any 3000+ Security Elective 4.5 quarter Credits
Total Hours: 18 quarter credits
NATIONAL AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PATHWAY TOTAL: 91 QUARTER CREDIT HOURS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 180 QUARTER CREDIT HOURS
(Transfer Pathway Approved 8.27.2021 by National American University)