Transfer Options
- Columbia College
- Purdue Global University
- Southern Arkansas University
- BS Criminal Justice
- BS Cyber Criminology
- University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
- BS Organizational Leadership
Program Description
The General Education Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is designed to allow students the opportunity to obtain the first two years of college credits toward meeting most of the general education requirements and some of the prerequisite requirements of a four-year baccalaureate degree. This degree plan was created to provide for ease of transfer to criminal justice related programs at four-year colleges and universities.
General Information
- Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree and/or certificate(s).
General Requirements
- This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
- All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
- A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
- Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.
Residency Requirement
The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements. Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.
ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.
Degree Plan
Semester I (18 hours)
Semester II (16 hours)
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Semester III (13 hours)
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Semester IV (13 hours)
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Total Credit Hours: 60
Law Enforcement Technical Certificate
Program Description
Degree Plan
Program Requirements
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
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| CJ 1003 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| LE 1033 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
Choose four (4) hours from these courses:
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| CJ 2013 | Criminal Evidence Procedures | 3 |
| LE 1023 | Criminal Evidence Procedures | 3 |
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Criminal Justice Certificate of Proficiency
Program Description
Degree Plan
Program Requirements
Choose three (3) hours from these courses:
| CJ 1003 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| LE 1033 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
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