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The 4-Year Degree Plan (4 Courses Per Semester)
Year 1: Foundations of Society and Law
Semester 1
ENGL 1301: Composition I
HIST 1301: U.S. History I
GOVT 2305: Federal Government
SOCI 1301: Introduction to Sociology
Semester 2
ENGL 1302: Composition II
HIST 1302: U.S. History II
GOVT 2306: Texas Government
PSYC 2301: General Psychology
Year 2: Legal Frameworks & Health Prerequisites
Semester 3
PHIL 2306: Introduction to Ethics
BIOL 2401: Anatomy & Physiology I
CRIJ 1301: Intro to Criminal Justice
MATH 1342: Elementary Statistical Methods
Semester 4
BIOL 2402: Anatomy & Physiology II
CRIJ 1306: Court Systems and Practices
SPCH 1315: Public Speaking
CRIJ 2313: Correctional Systems and Practices
Year 3: Advanced Jurisprudence & Medical-Legal Integration
Semester 5
CJUS 3301: Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
CJUS 3305: Evidence and Criminal Procedure
HLTH 3320: Health Policy and Public Law
SOCI 3310: Social Issues in Healthcare
Semester 6
CJUS 3315: Constitutional Law
CJUS 3320: Forensic Psychology
HLTH 3350: Medical Ethics and Legal Liability
CJUS 4301: Victimology and Advocacy
Year 4: Community Management & Professional Synthesis
Semester 7
MGMT 4310: Non-Profit Management
CJUS 4305: Dispute Resolution and Mediation
CJUS 4310: Juvenile Justice Law
HLTH 4320: Epidemiology and Community Health
Semester 8
MGMT 4350: Grant Writing for Community Services
CJUS 4320: Legal Research and Writing
CJUS 4390: Senior Capstone in Justice Studies
CJUS 4399: Internship in Community Justice
Supplemental Courses (To reach the total of 42 course)
To fulfill the remaining 10 courses, the student should select from these electives:
MATH 1342: Elementary Statistical Methods
HIST 1301: United States History I
HIST 1302: United States History II
ARTS 1301: Art Appreciation
SPCH 1315: Public Speaking
COSC 1301: Introduction to Computing
SOCI 2301: Marriage and the Family
PHED 1164: Intro to Physical Fitness
LEGL 2359: Environmental Law
HPRS 1310: Introduction to Health Care
IV. Career Outcomes for Graduates
Health Policy Analyst: Bridging the gap between medical needs and legislative action.
Case Manager in Legal Aid: Assisting vulnerable populations with government services.
Compliance Officer: Ensuring medical facilities adhere to state and federal statutes.
Patient Advocate: Navigating legal and medical systems for patient rights.
Call to Action (CTA): Consult with an academic advisor to check specific college prerequisites and confirm that your chosen institution accepts the listed credits.