Criminal Justice Transfer Plan (Jones State College)

This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Jones State College.

  • This information provides only a suggested schedule.
  • Test scores are also to be considered in regards to math and science placement.
  • Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor.
  • Associate degree requirements may include additional courses not on this plan as specified by the community college.
  • Please refer to the major bulletin for general degree information and major requirements.

All course codes/numbers in year 1 & 2 are Jones State College course codes/numbers. Course codes/numbers in year 3 & 4 are University of South Alabama course codes/numbers.

Fall Semester - Year 1

Jones Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 1113 EH 101 - English Composition I 3
SPT 1113 CA 110 Public Speaking 3
College Math  College Math (MA 110+) 3
Natural Science & Lab Natural Science & Lab 4
CRJ 1313 CJ 105 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
Total   16

 

Spring Semester - Year 1

Jones Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
ENG 1123 EH 102 English Composition II 3
Fine Art Elective Fine Art Elective 3
Natural Science & Lab Natural Science & Lab 4
History Elective History Elective 3
Total   13

Fall Semester - Year 2

Jones Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
Literature Elective Literature Elective 3
Social/Behavioral Elective Social/Behavioral Elective 3
Nat. Sci or Up. Level Math Nat'l Sci or Up. Level Math 3/4
Fine Art/Humanities Elective Fine Art/Humanities Elective 3
Total   13/14

 

Spring Semester - Year 2

Jones Course Name USA Course Name Credit Hours
History or Literature* Complete History or Literature Sequence 3
Social/Behavioral Elective Social/Behavioral Elective 3
Fine Art/Humanities Elective Fine Art/Humanities Elective 3
PSC 1113 PSC 130 Introduction to US Government 3
Total   12

* Must have one history elective and one literature elective. In addition, students must choose a second history or literature to complete a two-part sequence.

Fall Semester - Year 3

USA Course Name Course Description Pre-requisites Credit Hours
CJ 310 Research Methods CJ 105 & EH 102 3
CJ 360 or PSC 330 Theories of Offending or Judicial Process    3
Foreign Language I     3
CJ 210 Policing and Society   3
CJ 215 Correctional Policies and Proc   3
Total     15

 

Spring Semester - Year 3

USA Course Name Course Description Pre-requisites Credit Hours
CJ 360 or PSC 330 Theories of Offending or Judicial Process  CJ 105 & EH 102 3
Foreign Language II     3
CJ Elective 300 level or higher   3
Minor     3
Minor     3
Total     18

Fall Semester - Year 4

USA Course Name Course Description Pre-requisites Credit Hours
CJ 492 (Fall only) Capstone Seminar CJ 105, PSC 130, CJ 210, CJ 330, CJ 360 3
CJ Elective 300 level or higher   3
CJ Elective 300 level or higher   3
Minor     3
Minor     3
Minor     3
Total     18

 

Spring Semester - Year 4

USA Course Name Course Description Pre-requisites Credit Hours
CJ Elective 300 level or higher   3
CJ Elective 300 level or higher   3
CJ Elective 300 level or higher   3
Minor/Elective     3
Minor/Elective     3
Total     15