For more information, visit the Dallas College Criminal Justice webpage and your academic advisor 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 bachelor's-level programs. 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.dcccd.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your academic advisor to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Arts Field of Study
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
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.
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
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.
- 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 academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- At the end of the semester, begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to transfer and major in Criminal Justice.
- Meet with a career advisor/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
CRIJ 1306 – Court Systems and Practices
SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
- Ask about transfer advising to discuss options to pursue the bachelor's degree.
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
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to your top choice universities.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. You can start the FAFSA in October for the next academic year. (i.e., in October 2020, you can complete the FAFSA if you plan to register for classes at a university Fall 2021)
- Check with your advisor 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
CRIJ 2328 – Police Systems and Practices
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your academic advisor for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your advisor 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 the college or university to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS