HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ENGLISH
English I ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
English II ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
English III ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
English IV ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
Geometry ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
Algebra II ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
4th Math Course ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
Biology ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
Chemistry ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
Physics ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
4th Science Course ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Semester:
SOCIAL STUDIES
World Geography ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
World History ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
U.S. History ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
AMERICAN HISTORY
Semester:
GOVERNMENT & ECONOMICS
Government ___ 1/2
Economics ___ 1/2
POLITICAL SCIENCE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Spanish I ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
Spanish II ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
CREATIVE ARTS
REQUIRED CREDITS
Speech ___ 1/2
Physical Education ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
Fine Arts ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
___ 1/2
___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
ENGL 1301 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
MATH 1414 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
BIOL 1406 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
HIST 1301 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
GOVT 2305 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
Semester:
COMPONENT AREA OPTION
Semester:
SPEECH 1311 ___ Grade: ___
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Semester:
Algebra I
Algebra I
Biology
Biology
World Geography
World Geography
Spanish I
SPAN 2313
Physical Education
Physical Education
Elective*
Elective*
*Electives: AVID, Health, BIM I, BIM II, Speech, Art
English II
English II
Geometry
Geometry
Chemistry
Chemistry
World History
World History
Spanish II
Spanish II
Elective*
SOCIO 1301
SPEECH 1311
ARTS 1301
*Electives: AVID, Health, BIM I, BIM II, Speech, Art
SPAN 2313 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
CRIJ 1306 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
CRIJ 2313 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
Semester:
CORE ELECTIVE __ Grade: ___
CRIJ 1301 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
CRIJ 1313 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
Semester:
11TH GRADE FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
ENGL 1301
ENGL 1302
Algebra II
MATH 1414
Physics
Physics
HIST 1301
HIST 1302
CRIJ 1301
CRIJ 1306
CORE ELECTIVE
Elective*
Elective*
Elective*
*Electives: AVID, Health, BIM I, BIM II, Speech
CRIJ 1310 __ Grade: ___ CRIJ 2328 __ Grade: ___
12TH GRADE FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
English IV th
English IV th
4 Math Course
4 Math Course
BIOL 1406
BIOL 1407
GOV 2305
GOV 2306
Economics
CRIJ 2313
CRIJ 1310
CRIJ 2328
CRIJ 1313
Elective*
*Electives: AVID, Health, BIM I, BIM II, Speech
Academic Year: 20__ — 20 __
English I
SPRING SEMESTER
GOVT 2306 ___ Grade: ___
SOCI 1301 ___ Grade: ___
Academic Year: 20__ — 20 __
English I
FALL SEMESTER
Academic Year: 20__ — 20 __
SPRING SEMESTER
Academic Year: 20__ — 20 __
FALL SEMESTER
HIST 1302 ___ Grade: ___
ARTS 1301 ___ Grade: ___
FIELD OF STUDY FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE
10TH GRADE
BIOL 1407 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
Semester:
9TH GRADE
ENGL 1302 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
Graduates of a criminal justice program can find employment opportunities in the field at the local, state, and federal levels (most federal agencies do require a four-year degree as a minimum, however). After completion of the Criminal Justice Associate Degree program, students will have the basic knowledge to enter many public safety agencies. Students may also transfer to a four-year institution for more advanced coursework and to become more competitive in the job market.
FIELD OF STUDY (18 Hours) & STC CORE CURRICULUM (42 Hours) CRIJ 1301: Introduction to Criminal Justice This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes. □ Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing, or equivalent.
CRIJ 2313: Correctional Systems and Practices This course is a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; Constitutional issues; and current and future issues. □ Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing, or equivalent; and a grade of “C” or higher in CRIJ 1301.
CRIJ 1306: Court Systems and Practices This course is a study of the court system as it applies to the structures, procedures, practices and sources of law in American courts, using federal and Texas statutes and case law. □ Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing, or equivalent.
CRIJ 2328: Police Systems and Practices This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of authority. □ Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing, or equivalent; and a grade of “C” or higher in CRIJ 1301.
CRIJ 1310: Fundamentals of Criminal Law This course is the study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses and penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also analyzes the philosophical and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability. □ Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing, or equivalent.
CRIJ 1313: Juvenile Justice System This is the study of the juvenile justice process to include specializing in juvenile law, the role of the juvenile courts, police agencies and correctional agencies, as well as a focus on the theories of juvenile delinquency. □ Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing, or equivalent.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ENGLISH
English I ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
English II ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
English III ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
English IV ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
ENGLISH
MATHEMATICS
Algebra I ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
Geometry ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
Algebra II ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
4th Math Course ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
Biology ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
Chemistry ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
Physics ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
4th Science Course ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Semester:
SOCIAL STUDIES
World Geography ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
World History ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
U.S. History ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
AMERICAN HISTORY
Semester:
GOVERNMENT & ECONOMICS
Government ___ 1/2
Economics ___ 1/2
POLITICAL SCIENCE
FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Spanish I ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
Spanish II ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
CREATIVE ARTS
REQUIRED CREDITS
Speech ___ 1/2
Physical Education ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
Fine Arts ___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
___ 1/2
___ 1/2 ___ 1/2
ENGL 1301 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
MATH 1414 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
BIOL 1406 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
HIST 1301 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
GOVT 2305 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
Semester:
COMPONENT AREA OPTION
Semester:
SPEECH 1311 ___ Grade: ___
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Semester:
Algebra I
Algebra I
Biology
Biology
World Geography
World Geography
Spanish I
SPAN 2313
Physical Education
Physical Education
Elective*
Elective*
*Electives: AVID, Health, BIM I, BIM II, Speech, Art
English II
English II
Geometry
Geometry
Chemistry
Chemistry
World History
World History
Spanish II
Spanish II
Elective*
SOCIO 1301
SPEECH 1311
ARTS 1301
*Electives: AVID, Health, BIM I, BIM II, Speech, Art
SPAN 2313 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
CRIJ 1306 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
CRIJ 2313 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
Semester:
CORE ELECTIVE __ Grade: ___
CRIJ 1301 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
CRIJ 1313 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
Semester:
11TH GRADE FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
ENGL 1301
ENGL 1302
Algebra II
MATH 1414
Physics
Physics
HIST 1301
HIST 1302
CRIJ 1301
CRIJ 1306
CORE ELECTIVE
Elective*
Elective*
Elective*
*Electives: AVID, Health, BIM I, BIM II, Speech
CRIJ 1310 __ Grade: ___ CRIJ 2328 __ Grade: ___
12TH GRADE FALL SEMESTER
SPRING SEMESTER
English IV th
English IV th
4 Math Course
4 Math Course
BIOL 1406
BIOL 1407
GOV 2305
GOV 2306
Economics
CRIJ 2313
CRIJ 1310
CRIJ 2328
CRIJ 1313
Elective*
*Electives: AVID, Health, BIM I, BIM II, Speech
Academic Year: 20__ — 20 __
English I
SPRING SEMESTER
GOVT 2306 ___ Grade: ___
SOCI 1301 ___ Grade: ___
Academic Year: 20__ — 20 __
English I
FALL SEMESTER
Academic Year: 20__ — 20 __
SPRING SEMESTER
Academic Year: 20__ — 20 __
FALL SEMESTER
HIST 1302 ___ Grade: ___
ARTS 1301 ___ Grade: ___
FIELD OF STUDY FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE
10TH GRADE
BIOL 1407 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
Semester:
9TH GRADE
ENGL 1302 ___ Grade: ___
Semester:
Graduates of a criminal justice program can find employment opportunities in the field at the local, state, and federal levels (most federal agencies do require a four-year degree as a minimum, however). After completion of the Criminal Justice Associate Degree program, students will have the basic knowledge to enter many public safety agencies. Students may also transfer to a four-year institution for more advanced coursework and to become more competitive in the job market.
FIELD OF STUDY (18 Hours) & STC CORE CURRICULUM (42 Hours) CRIJ 1301: Introduction to Criminal Justice This course provides a historical and philosophical overview of the American criminal justice system, including the nature, extent, and impact of crime; criminal law; and justice agencies and processes. □ Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing, or equivalent.
CRIJ 2313: Correctional Systems and Practices This course is a survey of institutional and non-institutional corrections. Emphasis will be placed on the organization and operation of correctional systems; treatment and rehabilitation; populations served; Constitutional issues; and current and future issues. □ Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing, or equivalent; and a grade of “C” or higher in CRIJ 1301.
CRIJ 1306: Court Systems and Practices This course is a study of the court system as it applies to the structures, procedures, practices and sources of law in American courts, using federal and Texas statutes and case law. □ Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing, or equivalent.
CRIJ 2328: Police Systems and Practices This course examines the establishment, role and function of police in a democratic society. It will focus on types of police agencies and their organizational structure, police-community interaction, police ethics, and use of authority. □ Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing, or equivalent; and a grade of “C” or higher in CRIJ 1301.
CRIJ 1310: Fundamentals of Criminal Law This course is the study of criminal law including application of definitions, statutory elements, defenses and penalties using Texas statutes, the Model Penal Code, and case law. The course also analyzes the philosophical and historical development of criminal law and criminal culpability. □ Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing, or equivalent.
CRIJ 1313: Juvenile Justice System This is the study of the juvenile justice process to include specializing in juvenile law, the role of the juvenile courts, police agencies and correctional agencies, as well as a focus on the theories of juvenile delinquency. □ Prerequisite: TSI complete in Reading and Writing, or equivalent.
