Criminal Justice - Associate of Arts

First Year Fall Semester

First Year Spring Semester

First Year Summer

• HIST 1301 -  United States History I 3 credit hours. (060) (FY)
• HIST 1302 -  United States History II 3 credit hours. (060) (FY)

Second Year Fall Semester

Second Year Spring Semester

Second Year Summer

• Communication Core 3 credit hours. (090) (FY)
• Language, Philosophy, Culture Core 3 credit hours. (040) (FY)

Total Graduation Hours: 60

1 Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AA Criminal Justice degree.

2 Meet with an academic advisor or department chair for university specific transfer course.

3 Speak with an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

FOS- Field Of Study

FY= Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring

Transfer Outlook

The Criminal Justice (CRIJ) program is designed to assist students in earning knowledge and a degree in the fields of law enforcement, probation, parole, corrections, and criminal justice. Within the program, students have the options of seeking an Occupational Skills Award, and an AAS degree.  Students are encouraged to contact the Department Chair of CRIJ.

Career Outlook

Probation Officer - $44,017* w/Bachelor’s Degree

Police Officer - $61,626* w/Police Academy graduation

Correctional Officer - $40,607* w/Associate Degree

*Based on entry wages for Central Texas