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.
Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This Transfer Advising Guide provides 73 college-level hours, of which 72 will transfer and apply as 1 SCH of maximum credit hour limitation will transfer, but will NOT be applicable to the Our Lady of the Lake University baccalaureate degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Note: Our Lady of the Lake University accepts a maximum of 72 hours towards a baccalaureate degree.
Note: OLLU requires all courses to be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete and degree complete, but NOT 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.
Additional Our Lady of the Lake University Advising Notes
Once accepted to Our Lady of the Lake University, please call 210-431-3966 to make an appointment with an academic advisor in Transfer Student Services. A current listing of the advising center can be found at http://ollusa.edu/studentsuccesscenter
Refer to the catalog for a list of specific course requirements for this degree plan from Our Lady of the Lake University.
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at the Our Lady of the Lake University as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.
In addition to the above courses, the following courses are required to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice
(OLLU Course Numbers)
- One of the following:
- THSA 1300 The Catholic Imagination
- THSA 1310 Introduction to Spirituality and Providence
- THSA 1320 Reading the Bible
- SOCI 3311 Sociological Statistics
- SOCI 3316 Quantitative Sociological Research Methods
- CRIJ 4301 Theories of Criminal Justice
- CRIJ 5389 Practicum
- One of the following:
- CRIJ 4361 Criminal Law
- CRIJ 4363 Criminal Procedures
- 9 additional advance hours in Criminal Justice
This major requires a minor
Using this Transfer Advising Guide with the Our Lady of the Lake University
This Transfer Advising Guide represents the Our Lady of the Lake University 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 the Our Lady of the Lake University. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned 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 the Our Lady of the Lake University’s requirements frequently.
Course numbers in italics are the Our Lady of the Lake University’s course numbers.
This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon the Our Lady of the Lake University’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 June 5, 2018