2023 - 2024 Major Map
Criminology and Criminal Justice, BS

School/College: Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut

PPCRIMJBS

Term 1 0 - 17 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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CRJ 100: Introduction to Criminal Justice (SB)	3	C
ASU 101-CPP: The ASU Experience	1
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Global Awareness (G)	3
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB) AND Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)	3
Milestone: Meet with an academic advisor
Term hours subtotal:	17

ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students
ASU 101 is for ASU first-year students only and is not required for transfer students
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Term 2 17 - 32 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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CRJ 201: Criminal Justice Crime Control Policies and Practices	3	C
ENG 101 or ENG 102: First-Year Composition OR ENG 105: Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 or ENG 108: First-Year Composition	3	C
MAT 117: College Algebra (MA) OR MAT 142: College Mathematics (MA)	3	C
Interdisciplinary Requirement	3
Elective	3
Complete ENG 101 OR ENG 105 OR ENG 107 course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

For the Interdisciplinary Requirement: Students can choose courses from any of the four Interdisciplinary areas/track groups.To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups.
Secure a part-time job or volunteer experience.
Explore study abroad options.

Term 3 32 - 48 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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Complete 2 courses: CRJ 203: Courts and Sentencing OR CRJ 230: Introduction to Policing OR CRJ 240: Introduction to Corrections	6	C
Interdisciplinary Requirement	3
Natural Science - General (SG) OR Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)	4
Elective	3
Complete Mathematics (MA) requirement.
Term hours subtotal:	16

For the Interdisciplinary Requirement: Students can choose courses from any of the four Interdisciplinary areas/track groups.To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups.
Create a first draft resume.
Explore study abroad options.

Term 4 48 - 63 Credit Hours Critical course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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CRJ 203: Courts and Sentencing OR CRJ 230: Introduction to Policing OR CRJ 240: Introduction to Corrections	3	C
Solution-Based Learning (SBL) Requirement	3
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU) AND Historical Awareness (H)	3
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)	3
Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

The Solution-Based Learning (SBL) is a college requirement for degree completion. Students should select a course from the list below for a total of three credits.
Upper-division course electives may fulfill the college Solution-Based Learning (SBL) requirement. Please see your advisor for more information.
Develop your professional online presence.
Explore study abroad options.
Explore an internship.

Term 5 63 - 78 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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CRJ 302: Research Methods (L)	3	C
Upper Division Related Area Course	3	C
CRJ 2** Elective	3	C
Complete 2 courses: Elective	6
Term hours subtotal:	15

Explore study abroad options.
Explore an internship.

Term 6 78 - 93 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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CRJ 303: Statistical Analysis (CS)	3	C
CRJ 309: Criminology (SB)	3	C
Upper Division Related Area Course	3	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Elective	3
Complete Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C) AND Global Awareness (G) AND Historical Awareness (H) course(s).
Term hours subtotal:	15

Term 7 93 - 108 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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CRJ 304: Inequality, Crime and Criminal Justice	3	C
CRJ 4** Elective	3	C
Complete 2 courses: CRJ 3 Elective OR CRJ 4 Elective	6	C
Upper Division Elective	3
Term hours subtotal:	15

Research employment opportunities
Complete an in person or virtual practice interview
Explore an internship

Term 8 108 - 120 Credit Hours Necessary course signified by

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Minimum Grade

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Complete 3 courses: CRJ 4** Elective	9	C
Upper Division Related Area Course	3	C
Term hours subtotal:	12

Gather professional references
Apply for full-time career opportunities

For the Interdisciplinary Requirement:
- Students can choose courses from any of the four Interdisciplinary areas/track groups.
- To meet the requirement, students must take two courses from at least two different groups.
For the Solution-Based Learning (SBL) Requirement:
- Students must complete SBL coursework for a total of three credits by degree completion.

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Interdisciplinary Requirement - Area 4
CPP Elective

Notes:

First-Year Composition: All students are placed in ENG 101 unless submission of SAT, ACT, Accuplacer, IELTS, or TOEFL score, or college-level transfer credit or test credit equivalent to ASU's first-year composition course(s), determine otherwise. Students on Polytechnic, Downtown Phoenix and West Campuses are encouraged to complete the Directed Self-Placement survey to choose the first-year composition option they believe best suits their needs. Visit: https://cisa.asu.edu/DSP
Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.

Total Hours: 120
Upper Division Hours: 45 minimum
Major GPA: 2.00 minimum
Cumulative GPA: 2.00 minimum
Total hrs at ASU: 30 minimum
Hrs Resident Credit for
Academic Recognition: 56 minimum
Total Community College Hrs: 64 maximum

General University Requirements Legend
General Studies Core Requirements:
Literacy and Critical Inquiry (L)
Mathematical Studies (MA)
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications (CS)
Humanities, Arts and Design (HU)
Social-Behavioral Sciences (SB)
Natural Science - Quantitative (SQ)
Natural Science - General (SG)

General Studies Awareness Requirements:
Cultural Diversity in the U.S. (C)
Global Awareness (G)
Historical Awareness (H)

First-Year Composition

General Studies designations listed next to courses on the major map were valid for the 2023 - 2024 academic year. Please refer to the course catalog for current General Studies designations at time of class registration. General Studies credit is applied according to the designation the course carries at the time the class is taken.