Degree Overview
- Minimum 120 total units to complete degree
- Minimum 42 units of upper-division (300-499 level courses)
- Minor (or double-major) required
- spring 2022 or later - gen-Ed Checklist
- Major Checklist
- 4-year degree plan
- PCC 2+2 Plan
General Education
Introduction to the General Education Experience
- 1 unit - UNIV 101
Foundations
- 1st-year composition (ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, or ENGL 109H, or ENGL 107 and ENGL 108, or equivalent transfer courses)
- Math 107 or higher, or equivalent transfer courses (math substitutions not accepted)
- 2nd-semester second language proficiency required
Exploring Perspectives
- 3 units – Artist
- 3 units – Humanist
- 3 units – Natural Scientist
- 3 units – Social Scientist
Building Connections
- 9 units (three courses)
General Education Portfolio
- 1 unit – UNIV 301
Note: Students must complete a minimum of 32 units in their General Education coursework while satisfying the requirements.
Foundations
- 1st-year composition (ENGL 101 and ENGL 102, or ENGL 109H, or ENGL 107 and ENGL 108, or equivalent transfer courses)
- Math 107 or higher, or equivalent transfer courses (math substitutions not accepted)
- 2nd-semester second language proficiency required
General Education
- 6 units Tier 1 Individuals & Societies – 150
- 6 units Tier 1 Traditions & Cultures – 160
- 6 units Tier 1 Natural Sciences – 170
- 3 units Tier 2 Arts
- 3 units Tier 2 Humanities
- 3 units Tier 2 Natural Sciences
- 3 units Diversity
Minor
A minor is required for this program. Minors typically are 18-21 units.
Introductory Courses for Major
- Complete 6 required introductory courses
Required courses (must complete all 5 courses):
Choose one course from these four courses:
Major Core Courses
- 9 units total (Seniors have priority)
Required Internship
- 3 units PA 493: Internship Course
- To earn 3 units of credit you must complete 135 hours and be enrolled in PA 493 at the same time
- Internship must be related to Criminal Justice Studies and be with a non-profit or government agency only (paid or unpaid)
- See internship opportunities
Criminal Justice Electives
- 5 courses (15 units)
- 3 courses (9 units) must be from PA/POL home department
- These courses may require Junior/Senior standing