Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway Associate of Science Degree

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Program Overview

Major ID: TPCJ

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer

The Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway provides students the opportunity to study specific types of crime, the theories of crime and punishment, the individual and social origins of criminal behavior, and social value systems. Students will examine the criminal justice system, deviance, penology, rehabilitation, and recidivism, along with social attitudes concerning crime and the justice system, punishment, and criminal justice policy.

Career Opportunities

Students who successfully complete the Criminal Justice Transfer Pathway will be prepared to transfer to a baccalaureate program in Criminal Justice. With a degree in criminal justice, you can work in a number of careers fields within the justice system such as juvenile probation officer, parole officer, victim advocate, correctional officer, private security, peace officer, and more.

Program Outcomes

Differentiate law enforcement, courts, and corrections components of the U.S. criminal justice system.
Apply criminological theory to contemporary problems and issues.
Analyze the importance of diversity with regard to people, cultures, and roles in the criminal justice system.
Use a variety of criminological sources.
Communicate about diverse issues in the criminal justice system.

Program Faculty

Kris D’Meier
kris.d’meier@saintpaul.edu

Jolene Sundlie
jolene.sundlie@saintpaul.edu

Program Advisors

Pathway Advisors are the Academic Advisors and are located in the Advising Center, Room 1340, Main Floor. For assistance or additional information, please call our Advising Center at 651.846.1739 or email: advising@saintpaul.edu

Additional Requirements

At least 60 earned college-level credits (40 MnTC credits and 20 additional MnTC, pre-major or elective credits)
A grade of “C” or better in ENGL 1711
Associate of Science (AS) cumulative GPA of 2.0
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) cumulative GPA of 2.0
Meet Saint Paul College residency requirement: 15 credits.

Transfer Opportunities

Saint Paul College has transfer agreements & partnerships between many post-secondary institutions. For more information please go to saintpaul.edu/Transfer.

Program Requirements

Pathway Requirements

SOCI 1772 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits
SOCI 1766 - Juvenile Delinquency 3 Credits
PHIL 1720 - Ethics 3 Credits

Required Elective A: Contemporary Issues in Law and Society (One of the following):

SOCI 1765 - Sociology of Crime and Deviance 3 Credits
SOCI 1774 - Introduction to Corrections 3 Credits

Required Elective B: Social Stratification and Social Inequality (One of the following):

SOCI 1710 - Introduction to Sociology 4 Credits
SOCI 1720 - Social Problems 3 Credits
SOCI 2720 - Social Psychology 4 Credits

Criminal Justice Electives: 4-5 Credits

Any MnTC course may be counted; however, the following are recommended:

BIOL 1782 - Introduction to Forensic Science 4 Credits
POLS 1720 - Introduction to American Government 3 Credits
PSYC 1710 - General Psychology 4 Credits
PSYC 1740 - Abnormal Psychology 4 Credits
SOCI 1710 - Introduction to Sociology 4 Credits
SOCI 1720 - Social Problems 3 Credits
SOCI 1774 - Introduction to Corrections 3 Credits
SOCI 1776 - Probation, Parole and Alternative Sentencing 3 Credits
SOCI 2720 - Social Psychology 4 Credits

Total: 20 Credits

MnTC Requirements

Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Course List for each Goal Area

Goal 1: Communication 9 Credits

ENGL 1711 - Composition 1 4 Credits
ENGL 1712 - Composition 2 2 Credits
COMM 17XX 3 Credits
Goal 2: Critical Thinking
Fulfilled when 10 goal areas (40 credits) are completed.
Goal 3: Natural Science 7 Credits
Two courses from two different disciplines, one of which must be a lab course.
Goal 4: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning 3 Credits
One course numbered between
1700-1799 or 2700-2799.
MATH 1740 - Introduction to Statistics (recommended) - 4 Credits
Goal 5: History, Social Sciences and Behavioral Sciences 9 Credits
Three courses from two different disciplines.
Pathway courses SOCI 1772 - 3 Credits and SOCI 1766 - 3 Credits will count toward Goal 5.
One additional non-SOCI course is required.
Goal 6: Humanities & Fine Arts 9 Credits
Three courses from two different disciplines. Pathway course PHIL 1720 3 Credits will count toward Goal 6.
Goal Areas 7-10
Select courses to meet all 10 Goal Areas

MnTC Requirements Total: 40 Credits

Course Sequence

Students are allowed to take the courses in any sequence. However, all course prerequisites need to be followed. For specific suggestions, please speak with a Pathway Advisor or one of the program faculty. Students should consult with the Program Advisor each semester. Not all courses are offered each semester; a selection of courses is offered summer term.

Total Program Credits: 60

If courses are counted in both the Pathway Requirements and the MnTC Requirements students may need to complete additional classes to reach the 60 credit total.

Information is subject to change.This Program Requirements Guide is not a contract.

Minimum Program Entry Requirements
Students entering this program must meet the following minimum program entry requirements:

Reading: Score of 250+ or grade of “C” or better in READ 0722 or READ 0724 or EAPP 0900

Writing: Score of 250+ on Reading Comprehension or grade of “C” or better in ENGL 0922 or EAPP 0900

Arithmetic: Score of 200+; Visit the Advising Center to determine if the transfer programs require college-level mathematics.

Assessment Results and Prerequisites: Students admitted into Saint Paul College programs may need to complete additional courses based on assessment results and course prerequisite requirements. Certain MATH, READ, and ENGL courses have additional prerequisites.