Criminal Justice Studies, Corrections Concentration, A.A.S.

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Liz Lawrence • (901) 333-4161
Joanitha Barnes • (901) 333-5101

This program prepares students for career opportunities in criminal justice agencies. Sufficient theoretical preparation and practical experience enable graduates to function effectively in a variety of paraprofessional settings. This program is not designed for transfer. Students intending to transfer credits should contact both their advisor and the transfer institution to determine applicable policies or restrictions.

First Semester: 12 Credits

Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
CRMJ 1010 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 1300 American Legal System
ENGL 1010 English Composition I (Gen. Ed.)

Second Semester: 12 Credits

CRMJ 2020 Introduction to Corrections
CRMJ 2210 Criminal Law
SPCH 1010 Fundamentals of Speech Communication (Gen. Ed.)
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹

Summer I: 6 Credits

Summer II: 6 Credits

Third Semester: 12 Credits

CRMJ 1160 Juvenile Justice
Natural Sciences 4 Credit Hour(s) (Gen. Ed.) ¹
Elective 2 Credit Hour(s) ³
CRMJ 1500 Correctional Counseling

Fourth Semester: 12 Credits

Total Program Credits: 60

¹ Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection.

² Credit may be given to in-service students with 1 to 3 years corrections experience after completing 12 or more Southwest Criminal Justice hours.

³ Suggested Electives (See below)

Suggested Electives:

The following suggested courses are helpful in this area of emphasis; however, students may choose other courses in consultation with their advisors.