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2021-2022 Transfer Pathway

AAS Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement Peace Officer Option (SAC) to BAAS Criminal Justice - Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AAS degree

The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Applied Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.

Semester I

***  CJLE 1506 - Basic Peace Officer I will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Occupational/

Technical Specialization

CJLE 1512 - Basic Peace Officer II will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Occupational/ Technical

Specialization

Semester II

CJLE 1518 - Basic Peace Officer III will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Occupational/

Technical Specialization

CJLE 1524 - Basic Peace Officer IV will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Occupational/

Technical Specialization

Semester III

CRIJ 1307 - Crime in America will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Occupational/ Technical

Specialization

ENGL 1301 - Composition I will transfer as ENGL 1301 [Texas Core Curriculum Communication (10) Core]

Select either  GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or

GOVT 2306 [Texas Core Curriculum Government/ Political Science (70) Core]

Select either  HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as HIST 1301

or HIST 1302 [Texas Core Curriculum American History (60) Core]

Select one course from the Creative Arts (50) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Creative Arts (50) Core

Semester IV

CRIJ 1310 - Fundamentals of Criminal Law will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Occupational/

Technical Specialization

ENGL 1302 - Composition II will transfer as ENGL 1302 [Texas Core Curriculum Communication (10) Core]

Select either   HIST 1301 - United States History I or HIST 1302 United States History II will transfer as HIST 1301

or HIST 1302 [Texas Core Curriculum American History (60) Core]

Select one course from the Mathematics (20) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Mathematics (20) Core

Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Life and

Physical Science (30) Core

Semester V

Select one course from the Additional Communication (90) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum

Component Area Option (90) Core

Select either  SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology or SOCI 1306 Social Problems or SOCW 2361 Introduction to

Social Work will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Occupational/ Technical Specialization

Select one course from the Language, Philosophy & Culture (40) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum

Language, Philosophy and Culture (40) Core

Select either  GOVT 2305 - Federal Government or GOVT 2306 Texas Government will transfer as GOVT 2305 or

GOVT 2306 [Texas Core Curriculum Government/ Political Science (70) Core]

Select one course from the Life and Physical Sciences (30) Core will transfer as Texas Core Curriculum Life and

Physical Science (30) Core

Semester VI

CRIJ 1306 - Court Systems and Practices will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Occupational/

Technical Specialization

PSYC 2301 - General Psychology will transfer as PSYC 2301 [Texas Core Curriculum Social and Behavioral

Sciences (80) Core]

Select one course from KINE 11XX will transfer as Texas A&M University - Central Texas Occupational/

Technical Specialization

Select one course from the Additional Language, Philosophy and Culture (90) Core will transfer as Texas Core

Curriculum Component Area Option (90) Core

Applicable Transfer Credit Hours

This Transfer Advising Guide provides 75 college-level hours, of which 75 will transfer and apply towards the Texas

A&M University - Central Texas baccalaureate degree in Applied Arts and Sciences (Criminal Justice).

Note: Texas A&M University - Central Texas accepts a maximum of 75 college-level hours in transfer towards a

baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their

degrees.

Note: Texas A&M University - Central Texas will accept 33 SCH of Technical/Vocational credits for this major based

on degree requirements.

Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete and degree complete.

Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas

Central Texas Promise - Texas A&M University-Central Texas is committed to providing high quality and innovative

educational opportunities at an affordable rate.  Through our Central Texas Promise program, A&M-Central Texas

guarantees eligible students will receive sufficient gift aid and non-loan financial assistance, from all sources, to cover the

cost of mandatory tuition and fees.  New degree-seeking undergraduate transfer students with an adjusted gross income of

$40,000 and a transfer GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible when meeting enrollment requirements.  Additional terms and

conditions apply.  Want to see if you qualify?  Visit www.tamuct.edu/ctpromise or contact [email protected] for more

information.

Transfer Central - Receive exclusive access to resources designed to help you complete your bachelor's degree on time and

with less student debt.  With access to A&M-Central Texas' Warrior Web portal, personalized degree plans, university email,

and dedicated counselors; staying motivated and planning for your future has never been easier.  If you have completed or

are currently enrolled in college level coursework, including through dual credit or early college high schools, you are eligible

to join.  Visit www.tamuct.edu/transfercentral for more information or to sign-up.

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone Course(s).

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges

District.

Additional Texas A&M University - Central Texas Advising Notes

Things to do and remember upon Admission to Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to Texas A&M University - Central Texas,

in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help

with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at

https://www.tamuct.edu/Advising/academic-advising.html

Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the Texas A&M University - Central Texas

requirements for this degree plan from the Texas A&M University - Central Texas Undergraduate Catalog or visit the

web site at www.tamuct.edu

Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at Texas A&M University - Central Texas as it will affect the

time it takes to complete the degree program.

Transfer of Credit

Community college courses may not transfer into TAMUCT as upper-division courses (3000-4000 level), even though

TAMUCT may have an upper-division course with exactly the same name and description. Community college courses may

not be used to fulfill the 45-hour upper-division requirement for graduation at TAMUCT. However, the course may be used

as a substitute for an upper-division course with an approved substitution form signed by the chair and dean.

Affordability

Based on 2019-2020 reported average tuition and fees, Texas A&M University-Central Texas is the second most affordable

institution in the state of Texas for full-time undergraduate students.  Students are not only able to take advantage of

guaranteed tuition plans to control the cost of their education, but A&M-Central Texas's Bachelor Bonus caps tuition and

mandatory fees at 12 semester credit hours.  Learn more at https://www.tamuct.edu/business-office/tuition-fees.html.

Texas Education Code § 54.014 specifies that resident undergraduate students who initially enrolled fall 1999 and later

may be subject to a higher tuition rate for attempting excessive hours at any public institution of higher education while

classified as a resident student for tuition purposes. For more information, please see

http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-records/funding-limit/.  Please note that the requirements regarding the hours used

to calculate a student's eligibility for $1,000 Tuition Rebate vary significantly from the requirements determining excessive

hours, please see http://catalog.tamuct.edu/registration-records/tuition-rebate/.

Using this Transfer Advising Guide with Texas A&M University - Central Texas

This Transfer Advising Guide represents Texas A&M University - Central Texas' degree plan and is subject to change at the

university's discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any

of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to

Texas A&M University - Central Texas. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned academic advisor to

review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.

The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in

transfer. Students are encouraged to review Texas A&M University - Central Texas' requirements frequently.

Course numbers in italics are Texas A&M University - Central Texas' course numbers.

This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon Texas A&M University - Central Texas' 2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

and is subject to change.

The Alamo Colleges District Advising

Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to

pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In

addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with

an academic advisor regularly.

Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university.

With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It

is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the

senior institutions they wish to attend.

For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.