Degree Summary

QCC/JJC Dual-Joint Program in Criminal Justice

QCC/JJC JOINT PROGRAM IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE degree summary
QCC A.S. Criminal Justice Credits JJC Equivalents Credits
EN 101 English Composition I 3 ENG 101 College Composition I 3
EN 102 English Composition II 3 ENG 102 College Composition II 3
HI 110 Ancient Civilization, HIS 231 Origins of the Contemp. World
OR OR
HI 111 Medieval to Early Modern Civilization, OR HIS 232 Contemp. History of Civilization 3
HI 112 Modern Civilization 3
MA120 College Algebra and Trigonometry 3 MAT 105 Modern Mathematics 3
MA 440 Pre-calculus Mathematics 4 MAT 141 Pre-calculus 3
LAB SCIENCE 4 LAB SCIENCE 4
LANGUAGE 6-8 LANGUAGE 6
SP 211 Speech Communication 3 SPE 113 Speech Communication 3
PE Physical Education 1 PHYS ED 1
SOCIAL SCIENCES/PHILOSOPHY
SOCY 101 Sociology 3 SOC 101 Introductory Sociology 3
PLSC 101 Amer. Gov’t and Politics 3 GOV 101 American Gov’t & Politics 3
PHIL 101 Philosophy 3 PHI 231 Knowing, Being, and Doing: 3
Philosophical Method & its
SOCIAL SCIENCES/HISTORY/ Applications
HUMANITIES ELECTIVE 3
1 See list below ETHNIC STUDIES 3
FREE ELECTIVE 1 ELECTIVES 1
Subtotal
43-45 Subtotal toward JJ Core 42
CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR
CRIM 101 Intro to Criminal Justice (SS315) 3 CRJ 101 Introduction to Criminal Justice 3
CRIM 102 Criminology* 3 SOC 203 Criminology
CRIM 202 Criminal Law* 3 LAW 209 Criminal Law 3
CRIM 203 Corrections and Sentencing* 3 COR 201 The Law and Institutional 3
Treatment 3
CRIM 204 Policing* OR CRJ 201 Policing OR
CRIM 205 Crime and Justice in CRJ 204 Crime and Justice in
the Urban Community* 3 the Urban Community 3
CJ Major Subtotal 15 Subtotal toward CJ B.A. 15
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR A.S. 60 TOTAL CREDITS ACCEPTED TO JJ 57

* Proposed new courses included in CJ program.

1 To satisfy the Social Sciences/History/Humanities Elective students must take one of the following:

  • SOCY240 Race and Ethnic Relations
  • ANTH140 North American Indians
  • ANTH150 Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean
  • AR328 History of African Arts
  • HI125 Immigration and Ethnic Groups in American History
  • HI136 African-American History
  • HI140 Latin American History I: Ancient Times to Independence
  • (1500 B.C. – 1825)
  • HI141 Latin American History II: Independence to the Present
  • LS402 Latin American and Caribbean Cultures Today

Campus Cultural Centers

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Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.