Mar 28, 2024  
Transfer Course Guide 
    
Transfer Course Guide

Piedmont Tech Criminal Justice (AAS) - Criminal Justice Studies (BS)


Federal CIP: 45.0401 Criminology

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice Studies are expected to:

  • justify and articulate how a Christian worldview and faith commitment relates to criminal justice and how this perspective prepares them to serve others in their chosen occupation.
  • assess and distinguish between the various endemic and emerging issues confronting the major components of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections.
  • appraise, assess, or critique the policies and practices of the administration of justice as a system of social control and defend what constitutes “best practice” in a programmatic delivery of justice services to the community.
  • differentiate and evaluate the development of historical and contemporary correctional philosophies, incarceration practices and trends, diversion efforts, community-based corrections practices, and offender treatment programs. 
  • compare and contrast various criminological theories on the etiology, persistence, and desistence of crime and criminal behavior.
  • articulate and distinguish the purpose and limits of the procedural and substantive criminal law, justify the criminal procedures for prosecution and defense, and critique court procedures and various adjudication decision-making practices.
  • evaluate and debate the various endemic and emerging issues confronting the police including a critique of the police organization and culture, use of force, discretion, and deviance.
  • construct, design, and structure an original research project from conceptualization and operationalization to analysis and presentation of findings using quantitative and qualitative methodologies. 


Core Curriculum and General Education Requirements (40-41 hours)  

Students earning a bachelor’s degree must complete all Core Curriculum and General Education requirements.

Piedmont Technical College Specified General Education Requirements

SWU Equivalent Course Credits PTC Specified General Education Requirement (Minimum transfer grade of C- required)
Elective 3 ENG 165 Professional Communications  
Elective 3 MAT 155 Contemporary Mathematics  
PSYC 2003 General Psychology 3 PSY 201 General Psychology  
SOSC 1003 Introduction to Sociology 3 SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology  

Major Courses (40 hours)

Completion of major courses requires a minimum grade of C-.

SWU Course Requirement Credits PTC Course Equivalent (Minimum transfer grade of C- required)
CRJS 1001 Cornerstone in Criminal Justice 1 No equivalent
CRJS 1253 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice  
CRJS 2103 Introduction to Corrections 3 CRJ 242 Correctional Systems  
CRJS 2173 Health and Fitness for Criminal Justice 3 No equivalent
CRJS 2283 Police and Community 3 CRJ 224 Police Community Relations  
CRJS 3403 Courts and Procedure 3 No equivalent
CRJS 3413 Criminal Law 3 No equivalent
CRJS 3433 Criminal Justice Management 3 No equivalent
CRJS 4253 Criminological Theories 3 No equivalent
CRJS 4703 Capstone in Criminal Justice Studies 3 No equivalent
FRSC 2103 Introduction to Forsensic Science 3 No equivalent
RSCH 3803 Research Methods 3 No equivalent
SEMR 2153 Information Literacy 3 No equivalent
STAT 3203 Statistics 3 MAT 120 Probability and Statistics  

Criminal Justice Electives (15 hours)

Select 15 hours from the following:

SWU Criminal Justice Elective Courses Credits PTC Equivalent Course (Minimum transfer grade of C- required)
CRJS 3113 Criminal Justice Careers 3 No equivalent
CRJS 3353 Juveniles and the Law 3 No equivalent
CRJS 3453 Criminal Investigation 3 No equivalent
CRJS 3470 Special Topics in Criminal Justice 3 No equivalent
CRJS 4203 Police Tactics 3 No equivalent
CRJS 4233 Terrorism 3 No equivalent
CRJS 4243 Profiling 3 No equivalent
CRJS 4300 Independent Study 3 No equivalent
CRJS 4803 Practicum in Criminal Justice Studies 3 No equivalent
FRSC 3123 Fingerprint Analysis 3 No equivalent
PSYC 3353 Forensic Psychology 3 No equivalent
PSYC 3483 Conflict Resolution 3 No equivalent
SOSC 3503 Advanced Social Problems 3 SOC 205 Social Problems  

Electives

In addition to core curriculum and general education requirements (40-41 credit hours) and major course requirements, students must complete elective coursework appropriate to their degree.  A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for most bachelor’s degrees, including elective coursework.  Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to identify courses that complement their program area.

SWU Equivalent Course Credits PTC Additional Course Requirements (Minimum transfer grade of C- required)
Elective 3 CRJ 115 Criminal Law I  
Elective 3 CRJ 120 Constitutional Law  
Elective 3 CRJ 125 Criminology  
Elective 3 CRJ 140 Criminal Justice Report Writing  
Elective 3 CRJ 145 Juvenile Delinquency  
Elective 3 CRJ 220 The Judicial Process  
Elective 3 CRJ 222 Ethics in Criminal Justice  
Elective 3 CRJ 236 Criminal Evidence  
Elective 3 CRJ 250 Criminal Justice Internship I  

Summary

Core Curriculum and General Education Requirements 40-41 hours
Major Courses 40 hours
Criminal Justice Studies Electives 15 hours
Electives 24-25 hours
Total 120 hours

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