Criminal Justice and Law Pathway Curriculum Map

Course Sequence - Complete in Order Listed

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When directed to complete a General Education Elective, select a course within the category from the list of approved General Education Courses .

This course sequence reflects the curriculum for a student who has completed any developmental coursework and has no transfer credits. Completion of 30 credits per year is needed to earn this degree within two years.

Students following this Pathway are eligible to apply for a Criminal Justice Studies Certificate  or a Paralegal Studies Certificate  upon successful completion of all outlined course recommendations for the specific certificate. Completion of the Paralegal Studies Certificate requires students to finish all program requirements of the AA degree.  

• CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
• ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
• Mathematics General Education Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): MATH 125  or MATH 153  
• Diversity-Approved Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): CRJU 101  
  → CRJU 101  fulfills requirements of both stackable certificate options
• Area of Engagement Course 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Criminal Justice Studies Certificate requirements: CRJU 110  
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Paralegal Studies Certificate requirements: LGST 103   

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  ►You’re making great progress! Check in with your Advisor to make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.

   

• ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
• Arts and Humanities General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): PHIL 101  or PHIL 103  
• Information Technology General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): CSIT 101  
  → CSIT 101  fulfills Paralegal Studies Certificate requirement
• Social and Behavioral Sciences General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): LGST 101 
  → LGST 101  fulfills requirements of both stackable certificate options 
• Area of Engagement Course 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Criminal Justice Studies Certificate requirements: CRJU 120  
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Paralegal Studies Certificate requirements: LGST 104  

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  ►Meet with an Advisor to review your education plan, and to discuss the next steps for your career or transfer goals.

   

• Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab General Education Elective 4 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): BIOL 108  
• Wellness and Health General Education Elective 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): HLTH 101  or PEFT 101  
• Area of Engagement Course 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Criminal Justice Studies Certificate requirements: CRJU 122 
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Paralegal Studies Certificate requirements: LGST 201 
• Area of Engagement Course 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Criminal Justice Studies Certificate requirements: CRJU 258 
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Paralegal Studies Certificate requirements: LGST 230 
• Area of Engagement Course 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Criminal Justice Studies Certificate requirements: CRJU 250 
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Paralegal Studies Certificate: LGST 202  

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  ►Way to go! It is time to apply for graduation. Visit the Graduation website for details and check in with an Advisor for assistance in mapping out your final courses.

   

• Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Elective 3-4 Credit(s).
  → Recommended elective course(s): ENVS 101  or ERSC 101  
• Area of Engagement Course 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Criminal Justice Studies Certificate requirements: CRJU 220 
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Paralegal Studies Certificate requirements: LGST 207 
• Area of Engagement Course 3 Credit(s).
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Criminal Justice Studies Certificate requirements: CRJU 223 
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Paralegal Studies Certificate requirements: LGST 217 
• Area of Engagement Course 3 Credit(s).
  → Any AOE course can be used to fulfill Criminal Justice Studies Certificate requirements
  → Recommended AOE course to fulfill Paralegal Studies Certificate requirements**: LGST 273 
• Area of Engagement Course 3 Credit(s).
  → If you intend to pursue transfer opportunities or a career in criminal justice or law, consult with an Advisor or Program Coordinator prior to course selection.

Notes

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*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101 . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

**Completion of the Paralegal Studies Certificate requires students to finish all program requirements of the AA degree. Please note:

1. The American Bar Association requires that students complete 18 credits of legal specialty coursework, 9 credits of which must be through a form of synchronous instruction.
2. Paralegals may not provide legal services directly to the public, except as permitted by law.

Please visit the Paralegal Studies Certificate  catalog page for additional information.

Courses may not be offered every semester; refer to course description for offering information or view the course schedule.

Only courses within your program of study are eligible for Financial Aid assistance.