Criminal Justice Transfer Plan (Bishop State Community College)
This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Bishop State Community 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 Bishop State CC course codes/numbers. Course codes/numbers in year 3 & 4 are University of South Alabama course codes/numbers.
Year 1
Fall Semester - Year 1
| Bishop Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | EH 101 - English Composition I | 3 |
| ORI 105 | Orientation-elective | 3 |
| College Math | College Math (MA 110+) | 3 |
| Natural Science & Lab | Natural Science & Lab | 4 |
| CRJ 100 | CJ 105 Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Spring Semester - Year 1
| Bishop Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | EH 102 English Composition II | 3 |
| Fine Art Elective | Fine Art Elective | 3 |
| Natural Science & Lab | Natural Science & Lab | 4 |
| CRJ 110 | CJ 210 Policing & Society | 3 |
| History Elective | History Elective | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Year 2
Fall Semester - Year 2
| Bishop Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Literature Elective | Literature Elective | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Elective | Social/Behavioral Elective | 3 |
| Foreign Language I | Foreign Language I | 3 |
| Fine Art/Humanities Elective | Fine Art/Humanities Elective | 3 |
| CRJ 150 | CJ 215 Correctional Policies & Procedures | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Spring Semester - Year 2
| Bishop Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Social/Behavioral Elective* | Social/Behavioral Elective* | 3 |
| Fine Art/Humanities Elective* | Fine Art/Humanities Elective* | 3 |
| SPH 106 or 107 | CA 110 Public Speaking | 3 |
| Foreign Language II | Foreign Language II | 3 |
| General Elective | General Elective | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
* 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.
Year 3
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 | |
| Additional Math/Sci | Area V Gen Ed | 3/4 | |
| PSC 130 | Intro To US Govt | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | ||
| Total | 15/16 |
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 |
| CJ Elective | 300 level or higher | 3 | |
| CJ Elective | 300 level or higher | 3 | |
| Minor | 3 | ||
| General Elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 |
Year 4
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 | ||
| Total | 15 |
Spring Semester - Year 4
| USA Course Name | Course Description | Pre-requisites | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Elective | 300 level or higher | 3 | |
| Minor/Elective | 3 | ||
| Minor/Elective | 3 | ||
| MInor/Elective | 3 | ||
| General Elective | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 |