Evidence markers sit on a desk as a Criminal Justice Technology student measures the distance between areas of a training crime scene.

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Lea Bingham
Assistant Dean, University Transfer
Phillips (Building 3), room 126
919-536-7200, ext. 8004
transfercenter@durhamtech.edu

Criminal Justice

University Transfer Options

Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice should complete the Associate in Arts (AA) degree which will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions.

The Associate in Arts (AA)

The Associate in Arts (AA) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate arts degree at a four-year college or university. Students in this program develop foundational knowledge particularly business, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, philosophy, psychology, or sociology.

Course Selection Guide

This course selection guide shown below has been developed by referencing the Baccalaureate Degree plans or the student plans for the Bachelor of Arts degrees at the universities listed below. Note that many other colleges and universities also offer Bachelor of Arts degrees in Business.

Students should print out and save the baccalaureate degree plan (BDP) for their major and intended transfer university.

Printable Criminal Justice Course Selection Guide (pdf)

General Education – 45 SHC (“Semester Hours of Credit”)
Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) Courses (31-32 SHC)

UGETC courses are courses which are guaranteed to fulfill a general education component at every public university in North Carolina and the private colleges that are signatories to the 2015 Independent Comprehensive Articulation Agreement.

English Composition (6 SHC)
Durham Tech / UGETC RequirementFSUNCCUNCSUUNCG
ENG 111 Writing & InquiryENG 111ENG 111ENG 111ENG 111
ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines ENG 112ENG 112ENG 112ENG 112
Humanities/Fine Arts (H/FA) (9 SHC)

Select three courses from at least two disciplines

Durham Tech / UGETC RequirementFSUNCCUNCSUUNCG
One course selected from ART 111, 114, 115; COM 231; DRA 111, MUS 110, 112COM 231COM 231MUS 110Any
PHI 215 or PHI 240 AnyAnyPHI 215Any
One course selected from ENG 231, 232, 241, 242AnyENG 231
or 232
AnyAny
Social and Behavioral Sciences (S/BS) (9 SHC)

Select three courses from at least two disciplines

Durham Tech / UGETC RequirementFSUNCCUNCSUUNCG
One course selected from HIS 111, HIS 112, HIS 131, or HIS 132AnyHIS 112HIS 131Any
ECO 251, 252, POL 120; PSY 150, or SOC 210SOC 210SOC 210SOC 210SOC 210
One additional course from abovePSY 150PSY 150PSY 150Any
Mathematics (3-4 SHC)
Durham Tech / UGETC RequirementFSUNCCUNCSUUNCG
One Math course selected from MAT 143, 152, 171AnyMAT 143MAT 171Any
Natural Science (4 SHC)
Durham Tech / UGETC RequirementFSUNCCUNCSUUNCG
One Science course selected from AST 151/A, BIO 110, BIO 111, CHM 151, GEL 111, PHY 110/AAnyAnyBIO 110Any
Additional General Education Transfer Hours (13-14 SHC)
Foreign Language (3 SHC)
Durham Tech Gen Ed RequirementFSUNCCUNCSUUNCG
Choose from American Sign Language, Arabic, French, German, or Spanish. FL 112 must be taken with accompanying lab. Foreign Language must be at 112 level or higher for Durham Tech requirements.FL 112SPA 211FL 211FL 112
Second Mathematics Course (3-4 SHC)
Durham Tech Gen Ed RequirementFSUNCCUNCSUUNCG
Choose from MAT 143, MAT 152, MAT 171, MAT 172, or MAT 263. Note: There are prerequisites for these courses that must be met.AnyMAT 152MAT 152Any
Second Natural Science Course (4 SHC)
Durham Tech Gen Ed RequirementFSUNCCUNCSUUNCG
Choose from AST 151/151A, AST 152/152A, BIO 110, BIO 111, 112, BIO 140/140A, CHM 131/A, CHM 132, CHM 151, CHM 152, GEL 111, GEL 230, PHY 110/110AAnyAnyGEL 111Any
One Additional Course (3-4 SHC)
Durham Tech Gen Ed RequirementFSUNCCUNCSUUNCG
One additional courseAnyAnyPOL120Any
Other Required Hours (15 SHC)

Students should consult their advisor. The listings vary based on the requirements of the selected university and the student's intended major.

College Transfer Success Course (1 SHC)
Durham Tech RequirementFSUNCCUNCSUUNCG
ACA 122 (This course should be taken in the student’s first semester.)ACA 122ACA 122ACA 122ACA 122
Foreign Language (0-8 SHC)
Durham Tech RequirementFSUNCCUNCSUUNCG
FL 111/181, 112/182 if needed to meet FL prerequisitesAs NeededAs NeededAs NeededAs Needed
Additional Major Course(s)
Durham Tech RequirementFSUNCCUNCSUUNCG
Additional college level course(s) to complete the 15 SHC requirement.CIS 110
CJC 111
CJC 121
CJC 141
HEA 110 or
PED 110
CJC 111
CJC 121
CJC 141
HEA 110
PED 110
COM 231
HUM 110
CIS 111

FSU’s baccalaureate degree plan for criminal justice indicates that they will also accept CJC 132. This is not a transferable course under the CAA and will not count towards the AA degree.

Guaranteed Admissions Pathways

Durham Tech has partnered with several universities to develop guaranteed admissions pathways for a seamless transition into their baccalaureate programs for eligible students who complete a Durham Tech university transfer degree (AA, AS, AFA, and AE). Students must apply for acceptance into these programs.

View more information about Guaranteed Admissions Pathways and the list of universities. 

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)