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Collin College - 3452 Spur 399 - McKinney, Texas 75069 - 972.548.6790

21 credit hours

Below is a recommended course sequence that will allow a student to earn the certificate. Please consult with an advisor to examine alternate sequences to meet individual academic goals.

FIRST YEAR
First Semester
CRIJ	1301	Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRIJ	1306	Court Systems and Practices
CRIJ	1310	Fundamentals of Criminal Law

Second Semester
CRIJ	2313	Correctional Systems and Practices
CRIJ	2328	Police Systems and Practices
DIRECTED ELECTIVE *
DIRECTED ELECTIVE *

* * Directed Electives for the Criminal Justice Field of Study are chosen by each transfer university in Texas that offers a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. For example:
Texas A&M University - Commerce requires CRIJ 1307 and CRIJ 2301. Texas Woman's University requires CRIJ 1307 and CRIJ 2314. University of North Texas requires ENGL 2311 and SPCH 1311. University of Texas at Dallas did not submit any courses at the time of this printing.

Please meet with a Collin College academic advisor to determine which courses would be best to take for completion of this program. If you plan to transfer, also check with your intended transfer college or university prior to beginning this program to verify course transferability.

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