First Year (30 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) | 3 | 080 | ||
| CJSA 1348 - Ethics in Criminal Justice | 3 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 1313 - Juvenile Justice System | 3 | - | ||
| Any course from the Mathematics Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 020 |
Spring Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMDR 1300 - Workplace Dispute Resolution | 3 | - | ||
| CRIJ 2328 - Police Systems and Practices | 3 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 010 | ||
| BMGT 2309 - Leadership | 3 | - |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices | 3 | - | ||
|
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY) or GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) |
3 | 060 |
Second Year (30 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law | 3 | - | ||
| MRKG 1301 - Customer Relationship Management | 3 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 2313 - Correctional Systems and Practices | 3 | - | ||
| BMGT 1341 - Business Ethics | 3 | 010 |
Spring Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCI 2336 - Criminology (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | - | ||
| CRIJ 2323 - Legal Aspects of Law Enforcement | 3 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRIJ 2314 - Criminal Investigation | 3 | - | ||
| CRIJ 2301 - Community Resources in Corrections | 3 | - |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any course from the Communications Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 010 | ||
| Any course from the Creative Arts Core (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 050 |
Important Notes
Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AAS Criminal Justice degree.
Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.
FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.
Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.
Educational Outlook
The AAS Criminal Justice degree prepares students with the theoretical understanding and practical skills necessary to transfer into a bachelor's program or begin work in various criminal justice fields. This degree trains students to understand the criminal justice system while learning many of the practical everyday tasks that criminal justice professionals would perform, including law enforcement, corrections, court systems, and community resources.
Career Outlook
Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:
- Correctional Officer & Jailer: $45,402 (Associate Degree + Training)
- Legal Assistant: $36,695 (w/Associate Degree)
Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/