Program: Criminal Justice - AA to BS - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) 2021-2022 - Northeast Lakeview College - Northwest Vista College - Palo Alto College - San Antonio College - St. Philip’s College

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 EDUC 1000 [UTRGV Elective]
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [UTRGV Communication (10) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core will transfer as UTRGV Mathematics (20) Core (grade must be a “C” or better)
*** § CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice will transfer as CRIJ 1301 [UTRGV Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core]

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [UTRGV Communication (10) Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTRGV American History (60) Core
*** § Select either CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices or CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law or CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices or CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices will transfer as CRIJ 1306 or CRIJ 1310 or CRIJ 2313 or CRIJ 2328
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as UTRGV Creative Arts (50) Core

Semester III

Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as UTRGV American History (60) Core
§ Select either CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices or CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law or CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices or CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices will transfer as CRIJ 1306 or CRIJ 1310 or CRIJ 2313 or CRIJ 2328

Semester IV

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [UTRGV Government/Political Science (70) Core]
§ Select either CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices or CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law or CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices or CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices will transfer as CRIJ 1306 or CRIJ 1310 or CRIJ 2313 or CRIJ 2328
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as UTRGV Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as UTRGV Integrative/ Experiential Learning Option (90) Core

Semester V

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [UTRGV Government/Political Science (70) Core]
§ Select either CRIJ 1306 Court Systems and Practices or CRIJ 1310 Fundamentals of Criminal Law or CRIJ 2313 Correctional Systems and Practices or CRIJ 2328 Police Systems and Practices will transfer as CRIJ 1306 or CRIJ 1310 or CRIJ 2313 or CRIJ 2328
Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as UTRGV Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core
Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as UTRGV Language, Philosophy and Culture (40) Core
Select either CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America or CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System will transfer as CRIJ 1307 or CRIJ 1313

Semester VI

Select either CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America or CRIJ 1313 Juvenile Justice System will transfer as CRIJ 1307 or CRIJ 1313
Select one course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as UTRGV Integrative/ Experiential Learning Option (90) Core

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 63 college-level hours, of which 63 will transfer and apply towards the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice.

Note: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley does not have a maximum number of college-level transfer hours accepted towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.

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.

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 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to UTRGV:

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to UTRGV, 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.utrgv.edu/advising/advising-collaborative/advisor-contacts/index.htm.
Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the UTRGV requirements for this degree plan from the UTRGV Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022 or visit the web site at https://www.utrgv.edu/en-us/
Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at UTRGV as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.

Using This Transfer Advising Guide with The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

This Transfer Advising Guide represents UTRGV’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 UTRGV. 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 UTRGV’s requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are UTRGV’s course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s 2021-2022 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.

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Released on January 31, 2022

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