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Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AA degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Arts degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

EDUC 1300 - Learning Framework will transfer as UTSA Elective
Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core will transfer as UTSA Mathematics (20) Core
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as WRC 1013 [UTSA Communication (10) Core]
*** § CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice will transfer as ### CRJ 1113 [UTSA Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester II

Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTSA American History (60) Core
ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as WRC 1023 [UTSA Communication (10) Core]
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as UTSA Creative Arts (50) Core
§ Select either CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices or CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices or CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices will transfer as CRJ 2813 or CRJ 2513 or CRJ 2213 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as UTSA Component Area Option (90) Core

Semester III

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POL 1013 or POL 1133 [UTSA Government - Political Science (70) Core]
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTSA American History (60) Core

Semester IV

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POL 1013 or POL 1133 [UTSA Government - Political Science (70) Core]
Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as UTSA Language, Philosophy, and Culture (40) Core
§ CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law will transfer as CRJ 3623 (transfers as lower division hours) (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as UTSA Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
§ Select either CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices or CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices or CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices will transfer as CRJ 2813 or CRJ 2513 or CRJ 2213 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester V

§ Select either CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices or CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices or CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices will transfer as CRJ 2813 or CRJ 2513 or CRJ 2213 (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as UTSA Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
Select a course from Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as UTSA Component Area Option (90) Core
CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America will transfer as CRJ 2153 (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester VI

Select an Elective will transfer as UTSA Elective
Select an Elective will transfer as UTSA Elective

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 66 college-level hours, of which 66 will transfer and apply towards the UTSA baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice.

Note: UTSA accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete, degree complete and field of study complete.

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Gateway Course(s)

### denotes Gateway Course(s)

Students pursuing this degree at UTSA must successfully complete each of the Gateway Courses with a grade of “C” or better in no more than two attempts. A student who is unable to successfully complete these courses within two attempts, including dropping a course with a grade of “W” or taking an equivalent course at another institution (including any colleges of the Alamo Colleges District), will not be allowed to select this major at UTSA.

Field of Study Curriculum for Criminal Justice

§ denotes THEBC Field of Study Curriculum Course

The Criminal Justice Field of Study is designed to provide students with a basic foundation in legal studies. Students will gain a broad understanding of the historical and philosophical basis of criminal law as well as the substantive and procedural aspects.

Additional information can be found at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/reports/PDF/0907.PDF?CFID=61855030&CFTOKEN=21121764

Additional UTSA Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to UTSA:

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to UTSA, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at www.utsa.edu/advise/advisors.html.
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the UTSA requirements for this degree plan from the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at www.utsa.edu.
Information on Gateway Courses can be found at http://www.utsa.edu/registrar/students/gateway.html.
Read the UTSA Undergraduate Catalog and Student Information Bulletin.
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at UTSA as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with UTSA

This Transfer Advising Guide represents UTSA’s degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to UTSA. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review UTSA’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are UTSA’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon The University of Texas at San Antonio’s 2017-2018 catalog and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.

Release Date:

Released on November 29, 2017

Revision Date:

Revised on April 26, 2018

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