Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.
Students are advised to visit with a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor for further assistance. To schedule an appointment with an academic advisor, login to MyCCP for the Starfish Connect appointment system, call 215-751-8777 or stop by BG-12 on Main Campus. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, call 215-751-8169, email counseling@ccp.edu or stop by BG-7 on Main Campus. Academic advisors and counselors are also available at the Regional Centers.
General Information:
This guide shows how the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Criminal Justice at Community College of Philadelphia transfers to Temple University’s Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice and makes specific recommendations to maximize the transfer of credit. This guide is based on requirements of the Community College of Philadelphia degree, Temple University’s Transfer Course Equivalency Tool and requirements for the B.A. in Criminal Justice.
Note:While Community College of Philadelphia A.A.S. degrees do not qualify for the Temple University Dual Admissions Agreement and the College does not have a Program-to-Program agreement for these majors, students who earn the A.A.S. in Criminal Justice can successfully transfer their courses to Temple University. Up to 18 credits of Criminal Justice courses can transfer to the B.A. in Criminal Justice major; additional Criminal Justice courses transfer as general electives.
It is recommended that students take the appropriate courses to try to satisfy their Temple University General Education requirements while attending Community College of Philadelphia. For guidance in satisfying Temple University’sgeneral education requirements refer to the Temple University transfer page[sgt2] and/or meet with a Community College of Philadelphia Academic Advisor or Counselor.
Transferring to Temple University’s B.A. in Criminal Justice without earning an A.A.S. in Criminal Justice requires earning at least 15 college level credits with at least a 2.5 cumulative Grade Point Average (G.P.A.) for Temple University transfer admissions consideration.
For Dual Admissions with Temple University, it is recommended that students pursue an A.A. in Liberal Arts or A.A. in Liberal Arts-Social/Behavioral Science.
Earning the A.A.S. in Criminal Justice can also be beneficial to students who seek employment in law enforcement after earning the associate degree.
Substitutions:to request course substitutions students must submit a “Course Substitution for Graduation Form” by accessing: Student tab of MyCCP, Dynamic Forms, Records and Registration Forms. Please consult with a Community College of Philadelphia Academic Advisor, Counselor or Curricular Coordinator for details.
Transfer guides are created and maintained to help students and staff make appropriate course and program choices. The guides show how the requirements for the appropriate Community College of Philadelphia associate degree transfer to the bachelor's institution. It is, however, possible for program requirements at Community College of Philadelphia or the transfer institution to change without advanced notice.
For information concerning transfer please schedule an appointment to visit a Community College of Philadelphia academic advisor or counselor. Students are also welcome to contact the transfer institution directly.
Semester Credits:
First Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Temple Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| FYE 101 First Year Experience | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 101 English Composition | 3 | ENG 0802 Analytic Read and Writing | 3 |
| JUS 101 Survey of Justice | 3 | CJ 1001 Intro to Criminal Justice | 3 |
| SOC 101 Intro to Sociology | 3 | SOC 1176 Introduction to Sociology, satisfies Human Behavior General Education | 3 |
| JUS 131 Technology in Criminal Justice | 3 | Pending evaluation |
Second Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Temple Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 102 The Research Paper | 3 | General Elective | 3 |
| PSYC 101 Intro to Psychology | 3 | PSY 1001 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| JUS 241 Criminal Law | 3 | CJ 2501 Intro to Criminal Law | 3 |
| Choose ONE course from: FNMT 118 Intermediate Algebra, MATH 137 Geometry for Design, MATH 150 Introductory Analysis, MATH 151 Linear Math, MATH 152 Probability, MATH 161, 162 Precalculus I or II, MATH 171 Calculus I | 3/4 | FNMT 118, MATH 0701 Elementary Algebra, does not satisfy Temple General Education. Courses listed MATH 137 through 171 satisfy Quantitative Literacy General Education | 3/4 |
| JUS 171 Juvenile Justice | 3 | CJ 2001 Intro to Juvenile Justice | 3 |
Third Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Temple Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choose THREE Criminal Justice Electives: Any JUS course or DF 101 Introduction to Digital Forensics. | 9 | Upper Level Criminal Justice Major Elective or General Elective | 9 |
| Course Substitution for Science: Choose ONE: BIOL 106 General Biology I or BIOL 109 Anatomy and Physiology I or CHEM 101 General Chemistry I or CHEM 105 Inquiry Into Chemistry or CHEM 110 Intro to Chemistry or PHYS 111 General Physics I | 4 | All courses listed satisfy Science and Technology General Education | 4 |
| Choose ONE course from: Foreign Language I (recommended, see note*) or ENGL 115 Public Speaking or ENGL 116 Interpersonal Communication or ENGL 118 Intercultural Communication. *Students who earn a Bachelor of Arts in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA-PSY) must satisfy a foreign language requirement and world society in one of the following ways:
| 3 | *Competency to 2nd or 3rd semester of language required for College of Liberal Arts ENGL 115, 116, & 118 = General Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| CCP Course | CCP Credits | Temple Equivalent Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUS 291 Contemporary Issues in Justice | 3 | Upper Level Criminal Justice Elective or General Elective | 3 |
| Choose ONE course from: Foreign Language II (recommended, see note above*), POLS 111 American Government, DF 201 Digital Forensics II or BHHS 121 Addiction Studies | 3 | *Competency to 2nd or 3rd semester of language required for College of Liberal Arts POLS 1101 American Political System satisfies US Society General Education, (Digital Forensics II pending evaluation) BHHS 121 = General Elective | 3 |
| Choose TWO Criminal Justice Electives: any JUS course or DF 101 Introduction to Digital Forensics | 6 | Upper Level Criminal Justice Elective or General Elective | 6 |
| SOC 215 Criminology | 3 | CJ 2401 Nature of Crime | 3 |