BSCJ, Criminal Justice, 220A
Appalachian State University
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Government & Justice Studies
Program of Study
2015-2016
Associate in Arts
Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
English Composition (6 SCH)
Prefix
Course Name
ENG 111
Expository Writing
ENG 112
Argument-Based Research
Total Credit Hours Required
The following two English composition courses are required.
Credit Hours Pre-requisites
University Course Equivalent
3 None
RC 1000
3 ENG 111
RC 2001
6
Humanities/Fine Arts (9 SCH)
Prefix
ART 111
Art Appreciation
ART 114
Art History Survey I
ART 115
Art History Survey II
COM 231
Public Speaking
ENG 231
American Literature I
ENG 232
American Literature II
MUS 110
Music Appreciation
MUS 112
Introduction to Jazz
PHI 215
Philosophical Issues
PHI 240
Introduction to Ethics
Total Credit Hours Required
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
Course Name
Students will select three courses from at least two different disciplines:
University Course Equivalent
ART 2011
ART 2030
ART 2130
COM 2101
ENG 112, 113 or 114 ENG 2350
ENG 112, 113 or 114 ENG 2350
None
MUS 2011
None
MUS 2014
ENG 111
PHL Elective
ENG 111
PHL 2000
Pre-requisites
None
None
None
ENG 111
Social /Behavioral Science (9 SCH)
Prefix
Course Name
ECO 251
Principles of Microeconomics
ECO 252
Principles of Macroeconomics
HIS 111
World Civilizations I
HIS 112
World Civilizations II
HIS 131
American History I
HIS 132
American History II
PSY 150
General Psychology
POL 120
American Government
SOC 210
Introduction to Sociology
Total Credit Hours Required
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
Mathematics (3-4 SCH)
Prefix
MAT 143
Quantitative Literacy
MAT 152
Statistical Methods I
MAT 171
Precalculus Algebra
Total Credit Hours Required
Students will select one course from the following:
Credit Hours Pre-requisites
University Course Equivalent
3 None
MAT 1010
4 None
STT 2810
4 None
MAT 1020
3-4
Course Name
Natural Sciences (4 SCH)
Prefix
Course Name
AST 111/111A
Descriptive Astronomy I and Lab
AST 151/151A
General Astronomy I and lab I
BIO 110
Principles of Biology
BIO 111
General Biology
CHM 151
General Chemistry I
GEL 111
Introduction Geology
PHY 110/110A
Conceptual Physics and Lab
Total Credit Hours Required
Total UGETC Hours
Pre-requisites
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
Credit Hours Pre-requisites
4 None
None
4 None
4 None
4 None
4 None
4 None
4
Students will select three courses from at least two different disciplines:
University Course Equivalent
ECO 2030
ECO 2040
HIS 1101
HIS 1102
HIS 1200
HIS 1200
PSY 1200
PS 1100
SOC 1000
Students will select 4 SCH from the following courses:
University Course Equivalent
AST 1002
AST 1001
BIO 1201 & BIO 1204
BIO 1201 & BIO 1204
CHE 1101 & CHE 1110
GLY 1101
PHY 1100
31-32
Credit Hours
3
3
6
Required or Preferred by Major
Required
Required
Notes
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
Required or Preferred by Major
Notes
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
9
Required or Preferred by Major
Notes
Credit Hours
4
4
4
3-4
Required or Preferred by Major
Credit Hours
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Required or Preferred by Major
Required
Required
Required
Notes
Required
Notes
31-32
Additional General Education Courses (13-14 SHC) : These courses must classified as UGETC or general education within the CAA.
Prefix
FL 111
Foreign Language
CJC 111
Intro to Criminal Justice
PSY 281
Abnormal Psychology
UGETC/Gen Ed Elective
Elective
Total Credit Hours Required
Course Name
Total General Education Hours Required
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
12
43-44
Pre-requisites
PSY 150
University Course Equivalent
FL 1010
C J 1100
PSY 2212
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
12
43-44
Category
GEC
GEC
GEC
UGETC/GEC
Notes
Foreign Language is strongly encouraged for this major
See Notes
See Notes
Prefix
ACA 122
CJC 121
CJC 132
CJC 141
SOC 242
FL 112
Other REQUIRED HOURS (15-16 SHC): These courses must be classified as pre-major, elective or general education within the CAA.
Course Name
College Transfer Success
Law Enforcement Operations
Court Procedures & evidence
Corrections
Sociology of Deviance
Foreign Language
Credit Hours
1
3
3
3
3
3
Other Required Hours (15-16 SCH)
Total Semester Credit Hours in Program:
Pre-requisites
None
None
None
None
SOC 210
FL 111
University Course Equivalent
C J 2120
C J 2150
C J 2430
SOC 2020
FL 1020
Credit Hours
1
3
3
3
3
3
16
16
60
60
Category
GEC
Pre-Major
Pre-Major
Pre-Major
Pre-Major
GEC
Notes:
• Not all community colleges will offer all courses listed. Students should check their school's course catalog and schedule of course offerings for availability. If courses are unavailable, students should
consult with their community college advisor for appropriate selection of classes.
• Foreign Language is strongly encouraged for this major, possibly as a minor. Students can take beginner levels (111 & 112) at their community college.
3rd -4th Year Plan BSCJ, Criminal Justice at Appalachian
Semester
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
Course
SOC 2020 Social Deviance
PSY 2212 Abnormal Psychology
C J 2120 Police Process
C J 2150 The Judicial Process
C J 2430 Corrections
C J/P S 3115 Research Methods
C J 3001 Writing in Criminal Justice
CJ 3400 Theories of Crime & Justice
Major Elective Course 1
Major Elective Course 2
CJ 3551 Criminal Law
Major Elective Course 3
Free Elective/Minor Course
Free Elective/Minor Course
Free Elective/Minor Course
C J 4900 CAPSTONE
Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
12
5
Notes
If taken at community college, take Free Elective/Minor course
If taken at community college, take Free Elective/Minor Course
If taken at community college, take Free Elective/Minor Course
If taken at community college, take Free Elective/Minor Course
If taken at community college, take Free Elective/Minor Course
Major Requirement
Writing in the Discipline
Major Requirement
Total 9 hours required; Area II. C on Program of Study
Total 9 hours required; Area II. C on Program of Study
Major Requirement
Total 9 hours required; Area II. C on Program of Study
See Notes
See Notes
Must be outside CJ
Prerequisites: C J 1100, 2120, 2150, 2430, 3001; 2.0 cumulative GPA
Take enough Free electives to reach 122 hours required for degree
Notes:
There are enough Free Electives allowed in the degree to earn a minor. Students should speak to their ASU advisor about possibilities.
Residency Requirements
• 31 hours must be taken at Appalachian
• 18 hours in the major must be taken at Appalachian
• 9 hours in the minor must be taken at Appalachian
• 50 hours must be completed at a 4-year university
15
15
15
17
62
60 transfer hours
122 hours for graduation
required by CAA
See Notes
See Notes
See Notes
See Notes
See Notes
Notes