California State University, Chico
MAJOR ACADEMIC PLAN (MAP)
(Consult 2009-11 University Catalog for official degree program)

Major:Criminal Justice Option:

Major Units:55

First Semester		Second Semester		Comments
GE Area A [*1]	3	GE Area A [*1]	3	[1] GE Area A courses must be completed with a C- or better. [2] Consider meeting the U.S. Diversity and Global Cultures requirements with GE.
GE Area A [*1]	3	GE Area A [*1]	3
GE Area C [*2]	3	GE Area B	3
GE Area E	3	POLS 155 or HIST 130	3
POLS 155 or HIST 130	3	Elective	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15

Third Semester		Fourth Semester		Comments
POLS 250	3	POLS 257	3	[*3] Consider taking SOCI 380 for GE Area D1 and SOCI 350 for GE Area D3.
GE Area B	3	POLS 259A	3
GE Area C [*2]	3	GE Area D1 [2][3]	3
GE Area C [*2]	3	GE Area D3 [2][3]	3
GE Area D2 [*2]	3	CJ & American Society Selection [5] [6]	3

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	15

Fifth Semester		Sixth Semester		Comments
POLS 331 - WP [*4]	3	POLS 353 or POLS 352	3	[4] C- or better is required for the WP course. [5] See pages 550-551 in the 2009-11 University Catalog for Criminal Justice course selections. [*6] If fulfilled within GE, then substitute with elective units.
POLS 331X	1	PHIL 332 or SOCI 384	3
POLS 352 or POLS 353	3	Criminal Justice Elective [*5]	3
POLS 460A	3	CJ & the Individual Selection [5][6]	3
PHIL 332 or SOCI 384	3	GE UD Theme [*7]	3
Criminal Justice Elective [*5]	3
TOTAL	16	TOTAL	15	Apply to graduate by May 15

Seventh Semester		Eighth Semester		Comments
CJ Courts and CJ System Selection [*5]	3	POLS 459D	3	[*7] Note, HCSV 370 is a course in GE Theme B and is a CJ elective.
Criminal Justice Elective [*5]	3	CJ Theoretical Fnd. of American System [*5]	3
GE UD Theme [*7]	3	Criminal Justice Elective [*5]	3
Elective	3	GE UD Theme or Elective [*7]	3
Elective	3	Elective	2

TOTAL	15	TOTAL	14	120 units required for degree.

Units available for electives, minor, or certificate: 11-20

Approved 04/03/09