Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2025-2026 Catalog Program: Criminal Justice Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Criminal Justice

(AA-GPS)

These specific courses are recommended.  However, please refer to the transfer/articulation guide for the specific institution in which you place to transfer to for additional options or requirements.  If the institution is a Mississippi public college or university the articulation can be found at http://matttransfertool.com. 

Excel Prerequisites (Courses below will be required, depending on placement levels.)

ENG 0124 - Intermediate English and Reading (ACT 1-13; ACCUPLACER 200-230)
MAT 1134 - Pre-College Algebra  (ACT 1-14; ACCUPLACER 200-236)  
MAT 1133 - Pre-College Algebra (ACT 15-16; ACCUPLACER 237-249)
REA 1213 - Reading Enhancement I  (ACT 1-16; ACCUPLACER 200-245)
If 2 or more courses above are needed, include the following required course:
LLS 1153 - College Life    

First Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed

*Depending on Placement Level

LLS 1312 - Orientation 2
ENG 1113 - English Composition I OR ENG 1114 - English Composition I * 3
MAT 1753 - Quantitative Reasoning OR MAT 1754 - Quantitative Reasoning * 3
BIO 1113 - Principles of Biology I 3
BIO 1111 - Principles of Biology I, Laboratory 1
CRJ 1313 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology 3

Total Credit/Units: 18 SH

Second Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ENG 1123 - English Composition II 3
BIO 1123 - Principles of Biology II, Lecture 3
BIO 1121 - Principles of Biology II, Laboratory 1
ART 1113 - Art Appreciation OR MUS 1113 - Music Appreciation OR DAN 1113 - Dance Appreciation OR SPT 2233 - Theatre Appreciation  3
CRJ 1323 - Police Administration and Organization 3
PSY 1513 - General Psychology 3

Total Credit/Units: 16 SH

Third Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3
HIS 2213 - American (U.S.) History I 3
PSC 1113 - American National Government 3
CRJ 1363 - Introduction to Corrections 3
CRJ 1383 - Criminology 3

Total Credit/Units: 15 SH

Fourth Semester

Course NameSemester HoursTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
HIS 2223 - American (U.S.) History II 3
ENG 2223 - American Literature I 3
CRJ 2513 - Juvenile Justice 3
CRJ 2313 - Police Operations 3
SOC 2133 - Social Problems 3

Total Credit/Units: 15 SH

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