Program: Criminal Justice - AA to BA - Sam Houston State University (SHSU) 2022-2023 - 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 SHSU Elective
ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [SHSU Component Area I: Communications Core]
Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core (SHSU recommends MATH 1342 or MATH 1332) will transfer as SHSU Component Area II: Mathematics Core
*** § CRIJ 1301 - Introduction to Criminal Justice will transfer as CRIJ 2361 [SHSU Component Area VIII: Social and Behavioral Sciences Core]

Semester II

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [SHSU Component Area I: Communications Core]
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area VI: U.S. History Core
*** Select either CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America 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 2362 or CRIJ 2364 or CRIJ 2365 or CRIJ 2367
Select either ARAB 1411 Elementary Arabic I or FREN 1411 Elementary French I or GERM 1411 Elementary German I or SPAN 1411 Elementary Spanish I will transfer as SHSU Foreign Language (grade must be a “C” or better)

Semester III

Select either ARAB 1412 Elementary Arabic II or FREN 1412 Elementary French II or GERM 1412 Elementary German II or SPAN 1412 Elementary Spanish II will transfer as SHSU Foreign Language (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select one course from the American History (60) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area VI: U.S. History Core

Semester IV

Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [SHSU Component Area VII: Political Science/Government Core]
Select either BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I OR BIOL 1308 Biology for Non-Science Majors I (Lecture) AND BIOL 1108 Biology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory I (lab) will transfer as BIOL 1408 [SHSU Component Area III: Life and Physical Science Core]
Select either ARAB 2311 Intermediate Arabic I or FREN 2311 Intermediate French I or GERM 2311 Intermediate German I or SPAN 2311 Intermediate Spanish I will transfer as SHSU Foreign Language [SHSU Component Area IV: Language, Philosophy and Culture Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America 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 2362 or CRIJ 2364 or CRIJ 2365 or CRIJ 2367

Semester V

Select either ARAB 2312 Intermediate Arabic II or FREN 2312 Intermediate French II or GERM 2312 Intermediate German II or SPAN 2312 Intermediate Spanish II will transfer as SHSU Foreign Language [SHSU Component Area IX: Component Area Option Core] (grade must be a “C” or better)
Select either GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as POLS 2305 or POLS 2306 [SHSU Component Area VII: Political Science/Government Core]
Select either BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II OR BIOL 1309 Biology for Non-Science Majors II (Lecture) AND BIOL 1109 Biology for Non-Science Majors Laboratory II (lab) will transfer as SHSU Component Area III: Life and Physical Science Core
Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as SHSU Elective

Semester VI

Select either CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America 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 2362 or CRIJ 2364 or CRIJ 2365 or CRIJ 2367
Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as SHSU Component Area V: Creative Arts Core

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 64 college-level hours, of which 64 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: Sam Houston State University recommends that, all students are highly encouraged to meet with a CJ advisor early to discuss any prerequisite concerns and transferability concerns to ensure a smooth transition into SHSU.

Note: Sam Houston State University requires that all foreign language courses must be in a single language.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete and degree complete but NOT 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.

Texas Transfer 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.

These are the approved CIP Codes (numerical codes corresponding to specific disciplines or subdisciplines) for the Revised Field of Study:

43.0104 - Criminal Justice / Safety Studies
43.0102 - Corrections
43.0103 - Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration
43.0107 - Criminal Justice / Police Science
43.0110 - Juvenile Corrections
45.0401 - Criminology

Additional information can be found at https://reportcenter.highered.texas.gov/agency-publication/miscellaneous/field-of-study-for-criminal-justice-revised-july-2022/

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 2022-2023 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 2022-2023 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 August 15, 2022

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