HOURS
Fall Semester
CRCJ 2334 CRCJ 2335 SCIENCE w/ LAB CORE COURSE CORE COURSE
Spring Semester
COMS 1301 CRCJ 2350 CRCJ 2340 SCIENCE w/ LAB CORE COURSE
ANY ELECTIVE ANY ELECTIVE CRCJ 3000/4000 Elective CRCJ 3000/4000 Elective
UNIV-LA 1131 ENGL 1301 MATH 1301 MODL 1441 CORE COURSE CORE COURSE
Summer (Optional)
CORE COURSE CRCJ 3338 CRCJ 4301 CRCJ Elective CRCJ Elective
CRCJ 3350 CRCJ 3370 CRCJ 4332 or 4333 CRCJ Elective ANY ELECTIVE
ENGL 1302 MATH 1308 MODL 1442 CORE COURSE CORE COURSE
1st Year
30
ANY ELECTIVE CRCJ 3380 CRCJ 3340 (PRE-REQ) CRCJ 4380 CRCJ 3000/4000 ELEC
3rd Year
plan for success
27
33
4th Year
121
2nd Year
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS
Beginning the Journey
Trailblazing the Path
Be Bold. Be Ambitious. Set Yourself Apart.
ENGAGE
global engagement
Join the Criminal Justice National Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sigma (APS). Join Handshake.
Join the Society of Criminal Justice Students (SCJS). Make connections with peers in your classes. Attend departmental and student organization mixers and activities. Ask faculty members if they have opportunities for paid or unpaid research assistants.
*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are
Global Grounds Global Mavericks Program International Week Language exchange program
Destination Graduation
Consider adding a minor in another field of interest, such as Crime Forensics or Law and Legal Studies. Consider taking a service learning or study abroad course. Meet with your CRCJ advisor each semester to review progress.
leadership development
Design your journey
community engagement
Maverick Advantage
Take leadership roles in student projects and a student organization in your career field Student Governance Grant proposal development seminar Leadership Institute
Meet with your CRCJ advisor to review any transition requirements. Familiarize yourself with the degree plan and program requirements. Verify you are on the CRCJ listserv to get all of the departmental announcements.
Attend Criminal Justice Week events. Apply for CRCJ scholarships via ScholarShop. Consider running for an officer position in SCJS.
Consider running for an officer position in APS. Attend the Internship Fair and All-Majors Career Fair to begin exploring post-graduation opportunities. Attend a regional conference, such as the Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice. Attend a national conference, such as the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Career Development
Plan to attend your graduation ceremony and UTA ring ceremony. Investigate requirements for full-time jobs in your preferred field of interest. Ask faculty members for recommendations based on your performance in their classes. Assess what experience you are missing and fill in gaps with volunteering, clubs, or internships. Visit the Career Development Center to finalize your resume.
EXCEL
undergraduate research
Alternative Break trips Service learning with major classes
All majors job fair Federal work study programs Internships Interviews Mavmentors The Career Development Center
Involve professor and business leaders to conduct research in a needed area of your field of study
EDUCATE
Begin exploring career options and/or graduate school. Meet with your advisor prior to your final semester to ensure you have not missed any required courses. Apply for graduation.
Discuss graduate school options with CRCJ faculty and your advisor. Participate in Test Drive to sit in a graduate class and see how you like it. Prepare to take any required tests, such as the GRE or LSAT.
Career Readiness
Workforce Skills
Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities. Engage with the UTA Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers. Meet with a career consultant. Network with employers. Discover internships and co-ops. Apply for on-campus employment. Join Handshake, our career services platform. Participate in career development programs.
Ability to Identify and Analyze Social Problems and Develop Solutions Case and Trial Preparation Considerations of Gender and Race Crime Scene Investigation Criminal Investigation, Including Theory and History, Conduct at Crime Scenes, Sources of Information, Collection and Preservation of Evidence Critical Thinking Forensic Science Knowledge of Legal Structures and Nature of Crimes Processes Involved in the Criminal Justice System; The Rules of Evidence, Laws of Arrest Search and Seizure, and the Judicial Process from Offense to Conviction Research, Strategies, and Scientific Methodology
Find your career
Take Action
Computer Forensics Investigator Corrections Officer Crime Scene Investigator Fish and Game Warden Forensic Science Technician Management Municipal Positions Police Officer Private Detective Probation and Community Control Officer Security Guard State and Federal Agencies State Trooper Crime Lab Analyst Victim Advocacy
What career options do I have with this major?
Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion. Leadership: Takes initiative, demonstrates effective decision-making and informed risk-taking, and motivates and encourages participation from others to work toward a shared vision. Professionalism: Display effective work habits, high integrity, and ethical behavior. Possess the ability to demonstrate skills confidently and apply talents to achieve professional success.
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