The criminology AA transfer track degree is ideal for students who want to pursue Bachelor's degrees in law, criminal justice or sociology. Criminology is a broad career choice that encompasses the fields of law enforcement, criminal justice, sociology, psychology and forensics.
YEAR I – First Semester
†ENC 1101 English Composition I - 3 cr.
†SLS 1106 First Year Experience Orientation - 3 cr.
†PSY 2012 General Psychology or †SYG 2000, Introduction to Sociology - 3 cr.
Mathematics CORE General Education - 3 cr.
Humanities CORE General Education - 3 cr.
YEAR I – Second Semester
†ENC 1102 English Composition II - 3 cr.
†AMH 2020 Modern American History or †POS 2041, American Government - 3 cr.
Biological Science General Education - 3-4 cr.
Humanities General Education - 3 cr.
Mathematics General Education - 3 cr.
YEAR I – Third Semester
†SPC 1608 Public Speaking - 3 cr.
Behavioral Science/History/Economics General Education - 3 cr.
YEAR II – First Semester
†CCJ 1010 Introduction to Criminology or †CCJ 1020, Introduction to Criminal Justice - 3 cr.
Physical Science General Education - 3-4 cr.
Elective - 3 cr.
Elective 3 - cr.
Elective - 3 cr.
YEAR II – Second Semester
†IDS 2891 Connections - 1 cr.
†CGS 2100, Computer Information Technology and Literacy - 3 cr.
Elective - 3 cr.
Elective - 3 cr.
Elective - 3 cr.
Suggested Electives:
Any HCC Criminology or Criminal Justice course with a CCJ, CJC, CJE, CJJ, or CJL prefix. See HCC Catalog.
†CCJ 1488 Ethics in Criminal Justice - 3 cr.
†CCJ 2013 Introduction to Victimology - 3 cr.
†CCJ 2111 Introduction to Theories of Criminal Behavior - 3 cr.
†CCJ 2600 Criminal Deviant Behavior in Society - 3 cr.
†CCJ 2610 Introduction to Criminal Typologies - 3 cr.
†CCJ 2618 Forensic Psychology - 3 cr.
†CCJ 2720 Introduction to Criminal Justice Research Methods - 3 cr.
†CJE 1000 Introduction to Law Enforcement - 3 cr.
†CJL 1062 Constitutional Law - 3 cr.
†CJL 1100 Criminal Law - 3 cr.
†CJL 1500 Introduction to the Court System - 3 cr.
†CJL 2130 Criminal Evidence and Procedure - 3 cr.
†Courses symbolized by a dagger (†) are offered online in addition to the traditional delivery method. Online availability may vary by academic term.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
15 March 2025
Start date
7 January 2025, 12 May 2025
Ybor City Campus
2112 N 15th Street,
TAMPA,
Florida,
33605, United States
To be eligible for admission to an associate degree program at HCC, applicants must have the equivalent of one of the following: high school equivalency certificate (GED), Associate or higher degree, standard high school diploma.
English Proficiency
Application Deadlines: Fall: Jun/01; Spring: Oct/15; Summer: Mar/15
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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