Criminology Studies: CSCU Pathway Transfer, A.A.*

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Program Design

CSCU Pathway Transfer, A.A. degree programs are for Connecticut Community College students who wish to transfer to one of the Connecticut State Universities or Charter Oak without either losing any credits or being required to take extra credits in order to complete a bachelor’s degree in that same discipline. Community College students can complete associate degree programs that transfer without hassle to all Connecticut State Universities and Charter Oak State College offering their major. Upon transfer, students are guaranteed full junior status and can complete a bachelor’s degree in their major without losing any credits or be required to take any extra credits.

Curriculum

With this degree you will be able to transfer to the following majors:

At Central Connecticut State University:     Criminology, B.A.
At Eastern Connecticut State University:    Sociology with Criminology Minor, B.A.
At Southern Connecticut State University: Sociology with Criminal Justice Concentration, B.A.
At Western Connecticut State University:   Justice and Law Administration with Corrections, Probation, and Offender Rehab Option, B.S.
                                                                    Justice and Law Administration with Law Enforcement Option, B.S.
                                                                    Justice and Law Administration with Legal Studies Option, B.S.
                                                                    Justice and Law Administration with Paralegal Studies Option, B.S.
                                                                    Justice and Law Administration with Criminology Option, B.S.
At Charter Oak State College:                    Criminal Justice, B.A.

Below is the recommended course of study for the Criminology Studies Transfer Degree. In order to graduate and be guaranteed admission to a State University or to Charter Oak State College, you must earn an overall 2.0 grade point average.

Program Objectives

1. Complete an Associate of Arts degree in Criminology Studies.
2. Transfer seamlessly into a Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Criminology or Sociology with a concentration in Criminology with junior-level status in the receiving CSCU institution as part of the

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and explain the basic structures and functions of law enforcement, courts, and corrections within the criminal justice system.
2. Interpret the basic concepts and functions of criminal law.
3. Integrate multidisciplinary theories which constitute the basis for understanding criminality and victimization.
4. Apply constitutional principles that protect the rights of individuals and regulate criminal justice practices and procedures.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the CSCU Pathway Transfer: Criminology Studies degree program, students will have met the following competency outcomes and goals:

Aesthetic Dimensions
Continuing Learning/Information Literacy
Critical Analysis/Logical Thinking
Ethics
Quantitative Reasoning
Historical Knowledge and Understanding
Oral Communications
Scientific Reasoning
Scientific Knowledge and Understanding
Social Phenomena
Written Communication

CSCU Pathway Transfer: Criminology Studies Requirements

ENG* 101: Composition 3 Credits
MAT* 165: Elementary Statistics with Computer Applications 4 Credits
CJS* 101: Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credits
Choose any Aesthetic Dimensions course 3 Credits
SOC* 101: Principles of Sociology 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15-16
IDS* 201: Explore [Theme] 3 Credits or
ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature 3 Credits or
ENG* 200: Advanced Composition 3 Credits
Choose any Scientific Reasoning course 3 Credits
Choose any Historical Knowledge and Understanding course 3 Credits
CJS* 120: Police and the Community 3 Credits or
CJS* 105: Introduction to Law Enforcement 3 Credits
CJS* 213: Evidence & Courtroom Procedure 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15-16
SOC* 240: Criminology 3 Credits
CJS* 102: Introduction to Corrections 3 Credits
Choose any Scientific Knowledge and Understanding course 3 Credits
Choose one Additional General Education I or II course 3 Credits
Choose one Unrestricted Elective (CJS* 105 , CJS* 120 , CJS* 211 , CJS* 220 , CJS* 225 , CJS* 293 , CJS* 294 , SOC* 241 recommended) 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15-16
PSY* 111: General Psychology I 3 Credits
Choose any Oral Communication course 3 Credits
Choose any Continued Learning and Information Literacy course 3 Credits
Choose one course from CJS* 211 , CJS* 220 , CJS* 225 , CJS* 293 , CJS* 294 , or SOC* 241 3 Credits
Unrestricted Elective* 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15

Total Minimum Credits Required: 61-62

Note:

*Becoming Connecticut State Community College

A merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges is underway. As a part of this merger, modifications will be made to academic programs. Students who do not complete their programs by the end of the Spring 2023 term will be matched with the Connecticut State Community College (CT State) program that most closely aligns with the student’s Spring 2023 program and is offered at the current Manchester Community College location. The College is committed to students completing their education with a minimum of disruption. Further details can be found and will be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions page: www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics.

•You are free to choose any courses at or above 100-level to complete unrestricted electives, although you may need to use these credits to take courses that prepare you for required courses in the degree program. You should also consider using unrestricted electives to meet foreign language requirements for your program or to begin work on completing a minor. Central Connecticut State University will require that you complete a minor by earning at least 18 credits in one area outside your major field. You can also complete other General Education requirements for CCSU, SCSU, WCSU, and COSC-but not ECSU. You are encouraged to meet with your advisor to determine which courses to select.

In order to graduate and be guaranteed admission to a State University or to Charter Oak State College, you must earn an overall 2.0 grade point average,
At CCSU, you must complete all courses for the major and the minor with a C- or better, and you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
At ECSU, you must have a GPA of 2.0 or better In the set of required courses for the major. At SCSU, you must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or better.
At WCSU, you must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or better.
These requirements are effective if you declared this major for the 2016/17 academic year.