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Transfer majors 
Earn your Associate in Applied Science degree and transfer to a four-year university to study criminal justice.
Take core classes along with classes specific to the law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, corrections and juvenile justice. Enrich your college experience by participating in some of the 60+ student organizations on campus.
Complete your bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at Harper College through The University Center.
This sample transfer planning guide meets the requirements of the Associate in Arts degree and follows the Illinois Articulation Initiative law enforcement (criminal justice) baccalaureate major recommendations. Harper also offers an associate in applied science degree in law enforcement. Students choosing to follow this sample plan need to choose the major of Associate in Arts if needing financial aid. Transfer institution requirements may vary - students should check individual college/university requirements before completing the sample plan as outlined. Baccalaureate admission may be competitive. Completion of these courses alone does not guarantee admission.
| Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
First Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| LEJ 101 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Mathematics 1 | 3 | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology+ | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Second Semester | ||
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| LEJ 210 | Criminology | 3 |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective | 3 | |
| Physical and Life Science 2 | 3 | |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology+ | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
Third Semester | ||
| Humanities and Fine Arts 3 | 3 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts 3 | 3 | |
| LEJ 104 | Corrections | 3 |
| Physical and Life Science 2 | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science 4 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
Fourth Semester | ||
| Humanities and Fine Arts 3 | 3 | |
| LEJ 205 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| Major Discipline and Transfer Elective | 5 | |
| SPE 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for approved courses in this category.
This course meets the World Culture and Diversity graduation requirement.
Select one Physical and one Life science course. At least one course must include a lab. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for the approved courses in this category.
Select at least one course from Humanities and one from Fine Arts. Interdisciplinary courses may count in either category. Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for the approved courses in this category.
Refer to the Associate in Arts degree for the approved courses in this category.
For more information about Law Enforcement and Justice Administration, contact Admission Outreach at 847.925.6700, or submit a request information form. You can also apply online.