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 65 college-level hours, of which 65 will transfer and apply towards the Sam Houston State University baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice.
Note: Sam Houston State University accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.
Note: Sam Houston State University recommends that students take and complete 15-16 SCH per semester.
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete, degree complete and field of study complete.
Sam Houston State University Transfer Scholarship Information
Transfer Scholarship Conditions
- First-time SHSU student, enrolling full-time at SHSU (must not have previously enrolled at SHSU)
- Transfer from an accredited community college or university
- Be an undergraduate student, seeking their first bachelors degree
- Have a minimum of 45 transferable academic credit hours
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75
| Initial Award |
Transfer GPA (Cumulative ) |
Minimum Transfer Hours |
| $3000 |
4.0 |
45 |
| $2000 |
3.50 - 3.99 |
45 |
| $1500 |
3.00 - 3.49 |
45 |
| $1000 |
2.75 - 2.99 |
45 |
For more information on SHSU Scholarships, please visit: https://www.shsu.edu/dept/financial-aid/aid/scholarships
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.
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 Sam Houston State University Advising Notes
Things to do and remember upon Admission to Sam Houston State University:
- Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Sam Houston State University, 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 https://www.shsu.edu/centers/sam-center/
- Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Sam Houston State University requirements for this degree plan from the Sam Houston State University 2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog or visit the web site at https://www.shsu.edu/centers/sam-center/
- Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Sam Houston State University as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.
Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Sam Houston State University
This Transfer Advising Guide represents Sam Houston State University’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 SHSU. 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 SHSU’s requirements frequently.
Course numbers in italics are SHSU’s course numbers.
This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Sam Houston State University’s 2020-2021 Undergraduate 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 April 14, 2021
Revision Date:
Revised on October 10, 2021
